Q497
Due to Nitrification process soil pH
A.
Increases
B.
Decreases
AnswerC.
Does not affect soil pH
D.
None of the above
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Due to the nitrification process soil pH Decreases.As the ammonium -N in fertilizers undergoes nitrification i.e. conversion of ammonium to nitrate in soils by bacteria, hydrogen (H+) is released, which can increase acidity. As the percentage of ammonium increases in a given fertilizer, the acidifying potential will also be increased, thus reducing pH.