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Effects of minimum tillage and liming on maize (Zea mays L.) yield components and selected properties of acid soils in Assosa Zone, West Ethiopia

open access: yesJournal of Agriculture and Food Research, 2022
Soil acidity is a serious threat to crop production in Ethiopia. However, liming and soil management practices are effective for restoration of acid soils.
Mathewos Bekele Wakwoya   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of Soil Acidity and Determination of Lime Requirement under Different Land Uses in Gumer District, Southern Ethiopia

open access: yesEthiopian Journal of Science and Sustainable Development, 2023
: The study was initiated to assess the level of soil acidity and lime requirement of four types of land uses (forest lands, grazing lands, cultivated lands, and Eucalyptus tree plantation) and in replications from 0-20 cm soil depth.
Achalu Chimdi YARIMO   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Assessment of the spatial variability of selected soil chemical properties using geostatistical analysis in the north-western highlands of Ethiopia

open access: yesActa Agriculturae Scandinavica. Section B, Soil and Plant Science, 2022
The aim of this research was to evaluate the status of selected soil chemical properties and to explore their spatial variability in various agroecosystems (AEs) of Choke Mountain, northwestern highlands of Ethiopia.
Nigussie Yeneneh   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Long-Term Application of Pig Manure to Ameliorate Soil Acidity in Red Upland

open access: yesAgriculture, 2023
While the application of manure to improve soil quality has attracted attention, the effect of pig manure application rates on soil acidity remains poorly understood. In this study, we analyzed the changes and correlations between soil acidity, pH buffer
Peisang Luo   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Combined Use of Charcoal, Sago Bark Ash, and Urea Mitigate Soil Acidity and Aluminium Toxicity

open access: yesAgronomy, 2021
Highly weathered tropical acidic soils are characterized by low pH, low organic matter, and aluminium and iron toxicity. These factors pose a challenge to achieving sustainable agriculture.
Nur Hidayah Hamidi   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Effect of Phosphorus Fertilizer Sources and Lime on Acidic Soil Properties of Mollic Rhodic Nitisol in Welmera District, Central Ethiopia

open access: yesApplied and Environmental Soil Science, 2023
The soil acidity problem is intensified by improper utilization of synthetic fertilizers in addition to other naturally existing causes; thus, it is important to consider effects on soil health beyond seasonal crop productivity.
Matiyas Dejene   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Distribution of Different Forms of Soil Acidity in Selective Laterite Soils under Cashew Plantations in Coastal Karnataka

open access: yesInternational Journal of Bio-Resource and Stress Management, 2023
A study was conducted to examine soil morphological, physico-chemical properties and different forms of soil acidity of six selected laterite soils under cashew plantations in coastal Karnataka.
R. Srinivasan   +4 more
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Ameliorating Effects of Biochar, Sheep Manure and Chicken Manure on Acidified Purple Soil

open access: yesAgronomy, 2023
The proportion of acidic purple soils has increased. Consequently, an effective method for amelioration of acidic purple soils is urgently needed. A 40 day incubation experiment using apple tree biochar, fermented sheep manure and chicken manure was ...
Jingjing Chen   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Cement Dust Emitted by Dangote Cement Factory on Some Chemical Properties of Soils of Тse-Kucha, Benue State, Nigeria [PDF]

open access: yesBulgarian Journal of Soil Science, 2023
Some chemical properties of soils were assessed to determine the effects of cement dust emitted by the Dangote Cement Factory on the soils of Tse-kucha community within which the factory is situated.
E. A. Igomu, S. O. Odoemena, I. M. Odeh
doaj   +1 more source

Fertility Status of Acid Soils under Different Land Use Types in Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia

open access: yesApplied and Environmental Soil Science, 2020
Information on soil fertility status of acid soil of a particular area as affected by land use type is important for developing sound soil management systems for improved and sustainable agricultural productivity.
Mesfin Kassa Cholbe   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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