After reading this article you will learn about the buffering of soils. Buffering of soils is their resistance against any change in the concentration of hydrogen or other cation in the soil solution. For example, the clay micelle is almost completely saturated with hydrogen ions in strongly acid soils which also contain some in the […]
Buffering of Soils
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Reclamation of Saline and Alkali Soils: 3 Methods
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This article throws light upon the top three methods used for reclamation of saline and alkali soils. The methods are: 1. Eradication 2. Conversion 3. Other Methods (Salt Precipitation Theory). Method # 1. Eradication: The most common methods generally used to saline soils are: (i) Under drainage and (ii) Leaching or flushing. A combination of […]
Acid Sulphate Soils: Formation, Classification and Management
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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 […]