Increase of grain and green matter of corn by liming
Despite the fact that aluminum toxicity to crops is eliminated near soil water pH of 5.5, lime recommendation in many regions aims to increase soil pH up to 6.0 or even higher. For highly buffered soils, high rates of limestone are required to raise the pH from 5.5 to 6.0, resulting in additional, s...
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Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência do Solo
1998-06-01
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