The greatest potential for expanding the world's agricultural frontier lies in the savanna
regions of the tropics, which are dominated by Oxisols. Soil acidity and low native fertility …

Surface functional groups constitute major electroactive components in pyrogenic carbon.
However, the electrochemical properties of pyrogenic carbon matrices and the kinetic …

Purpose The key factors influencing pH buffering capacity of acid soils from tropical and
subtropical regions, and effects of soil evolution and incorporation of biochars on pH …

Soil organic matter (SOM) has long been recognized as an important indicator of soil
productivity. The SOM refers to the organic fraction of the soil exclusive of undecayed plant …

Wooden foundation piles have been used since Roman times to solidify infirm soils prior to
construction of heavy monuments like churches, buildings and bridges. These are known to …

Soil pH buffering capacity (pHBC) plays a crucial role in determining soil acidification rates
and the amount of lime required to ameliorate soil acidity. However, it remains poorly …

One of the main approaches for safeguarding food security, sustainable development has
increased demand for knowledge on fertilizer management in crop production. Among …

The stabilization of problematic fine-grained soils using lime as an admixture is a widely
accepted practice, owing to its simplicity and cost-effectiveness. The optimal quantity of lime …

Purpose A laboratory incubation under constant temperature and humidity was conducted to
estimate the impacts of nitrogen (N) fertilizers on the acidification of two acid soils …

Soil has the nature of acidity and alkalinity, mostly indicated by soil pH that could greatly
affect soil ecological processes and functions. With exogenous inputs of acidic materials …