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Agriculture · Q525

Soil Science

Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 525

Q525

The acidic effect of a fertiliser can be corrected by

A.
Watering
B.
Mixing with sand
C.
Liming
Answer
D.
Ploughing

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The acidic effect of fertilizer can be corrected by Liming.
Liming is a desirable practice to overcome constraints of soil acidity for enhanced crop production. It involves the application of limestone, hydrated lime, chalk or other materials, which are rich in calcium and magnesium that can increase the soil pH through the improved base solution.