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Abrar asked in Science & MathematicsChemistry · 6 years ago

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4 reasons y slaked lime(base) is used on acidic soil

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  • Eric
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    6 years ago
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    Here you go:

    1. it increases the pH of acidic soil (the higher the pH the less acidic the soil); in other words, soil acidity is reduced and alkalinity increased

    2. it provides a source of calcium and magnesium for plants

    3. it permits improved water penetration for acidic soils

    4. it improves the uptake of major plant nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) of plants growing on acid soils.

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