Acid Soils: Formation, Characteristics and Lime Requirement
After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Formation of Acid Soils 2. Characteristics of Acid Soils 3. Control 4. Lime Requirement. Formation of Acid Soils: Soil microorganisms and plant roots respire to form carbon dioxide, which is also produced when organic matter decomposes. This carbon dioxide reacts with water to form carbonic acid that reacts with the insoluble [...]