Lime Use for Soil Acidity Management

G1504
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

Crops

Soil Management

Publication Date October 01, 2015
Last Revision Date February 19, 2009
Language English
Formats

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Series NebGuide