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Soil Acidity: Definition, Sources and Problems

After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Soil Acidity 2. Source of Soil Acidity 3. Kinds 4. Problems 5. Amelioration. Definition of Soil Acidity: An acid is a substance that tends to give up protons (hydrogen ions) to some other substance. Conversely, a base in any substance that tends to accept protons (hydrogen ions). Soil acidity [...]

By Shreeja D|2016-07-20T07:51:51+00:00July 20, 2016|Soil Acidity|Comments Off

Chemistry of Hydrogen and Aluminium in the Development of Soil Acidity

After reading this article you will learn about the chemistry of hydrogen and aluminium in the development of soil acidity. It is evident that hydrogen and aluminium both contributes soil acidity. Hydrogen ions contribute soil acidity directly while aluminium ions do so indirectly through hydrolysis. Therefore, it is essential to know the chemistry of aluminium for the development of soil [...]

By Shreeja D|2016-07-20T07:51:50+00:00July 20, 2016|Soil Acidity|Comments Off