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Acid Sulphate Soils: Formation, Classification and Management

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Introduction to Acid Sulphate Soils 2. Formation of Acid Sulphate Soils 3. Classification and Characteristics 4. Management. Introduction to Acid Sulphate Soils: Soil with sufficient sulphides (FeS2 and others) to become strongly acidic when drained and aerated enough for cultivation are termed acid sulphate soils or as the Dutch refer to [...]

By |2016-07-20T07:51:50+00:00July 20, 2016|Soil Acidity|Comments Off on Acid Sulphate Soils: Formation, Classification and Management

Short Notes on Acid Sulphate Soils

This article provides short notes on acid sulphate soils. Acid sulphate soils are extremely acid soils. They have a pH which is less than 4.0 in some layer (in the upper 50 cm) of the profile. The acidity is due to presence of sulphuric acid and iron and aluminium sulphates. They are derived from marine sediments high in pyrites and [...]

By |2016-06-09T11:47:17+00:00June 9, 2016|Acid Soil|Comments Off on Short Notes on Acid Sulphate Soils
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