Lime Use for Soil Acidity Management
G1504
Published 2009
Published 2009
With continuous cropping, soil pH can decrease (i.e., increase in acidity) because of various factors, including crop removal and leaching of basic cations (positively charged ions), application of ammonia-based nitrogen fertilizers, and organic matter decomposition. Adding lime or other materials can raise soil pH to the ideal range for crop production; create an environment for a healthy function of microbes; and increase the levels of calcium or magnesium ions, but several factors can affect the economic benefits of liming.
Publication Details
| Authors |
Martha Mamo Charles S. Wortmann Charles A. Shapiro |
|---|---|
| Subject | |
| Publication Date | October 01, 2015 |
| Last Revision Date | February 19, 2009 |
| Language | English |
| Formats |
HTML / PDF |
| Series | NebGuide |