Upload NowAfter 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 […]
Acid Sulphate Soils: Formation, Classification and Management
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Saline-Alkali (Sodic) Soils: Definition, Classification and Distribution
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After reading this article you will learn about:- 1. Definition of Saline-Alkali (Sodic) Soils 2. Classification of Saline-Alkali (Sodic) Soils 3. Chemical Reactions 4. Distribution 5. Appraisal. Definition of Saline-Alkali (Sodic) Soils: Saline (Solonchak, Russian Term) Soil: Saline soils defined as a soil having a conductivity of the saturation extract greater than 4 dSm-1 (0.4 […]
Short Notes on Calcareous Soils
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This article provides a short note on calcareous soils. Zonal soils of arid regions usually contain sufficient amount of lime (CaCO3) at some horizons of the soil profile. When the zone of lime accumulation coincides with the depth of high root concentration, it may be an important factor in plant nutrition. Many soils are formed […]