Thoughts on acidification of soils by nitrogen and sulfur fertilizers
Abstract Some crops, like blueberries, require a pH of 4 to 5. Irrigation of acid‐loving crops with alkaline water can raise pH and cause micronutrient deficiencies. Diseases like citrus greening (Huanglongbing) are more severe at higher soil pH values. Application of acidifying fertilizers to lower...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
2020-01-01
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Series: | Agrosystems, Geosciences & Environment |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1002/agg2.20060 |