Soil chemical attributes

The Soil chemical attributes section contains information on different topics within soil chemistry and nutrition features.

Variable rate liming of acidic soil

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Liming to meet soil pH requirement using variable rate application will ensure it is targeted to where it is...

Spraying universal pH indicator

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Spraying the face of a soil pit with universal pH indicator is a quick way of assessing the pH...

Root growth through low pH soil with and without lime treatment

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Root growth is slowed in acidic subsoil resulting in fewer roots, shallower roots, fewer fine roots and less branching....

Relationship between soil pH and aluminium

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A small decrease in soil pH can result in a large increase in acidity and aluminium.

Why is canola sulfur hungry?

Canola has a three- to five-times higher sulfur requirement than other crops and pastures

Nitrous oxide greenhouse gas emissions from dryland cropping soil

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Quantifying the extent and timing of nitrous oxide emissions.

Impact of rotational sequences on nutrient balance

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Investigating how crop sequences impact soil nutrient balance over a three-year period.