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soil acidity

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Definition

  • [N. V. Hue] Soil acidity is a serious constraint to crop production and ecosystem health. Acidification can\ \ occur naturally via the formation of carbonic acid (CO2 + H2O Œ H2CO3 Œ HCO3 + H+) and subsequent\ \ leaching of basic cations or through man-made processes...

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http://vocabs.lter-europe.net/EnvThes/msa0986

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