The Effects of Dolomitic Limestone and Gypsum on Chemical Properties of an Ultisol and Oxisol in Malaysia and on the Growth of Corn (Zea Mays L.)
Ultisols and Oxisols are acidic in nature, with low CEC, low exchangeable bases, and high Al saturation, and are dominated by variable-charged minerals. The soils need to be ameliorated before they can be utilized productively. This study was conducted to determine the react ions taking place i...
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| Format: | Thesis |
| Language: | English English |
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1992
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| Online Access: | http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8870/1/FPP_1992_1_A.pdf http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/8870/ |
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| Institution: | Universiti Putra Malaysia |
| Language: | English English |
| Summary: | Ultisols and Oxisols are acidic in nature, with low
CEC, low exchangeable bases, and high Al saturation, and
are dominated by variable-charged minerals. The soils need
to be ameliorated before they can be utilized
productively. This study was conducted to determine the
react ions taking place in the soils as affected by
limestone and gypsum applications and to assess the
effects of these changes on the growth of corn.
Based on mineralogy, charge and texture, two soils
were selected for investigation in the glasshouse. These
soils were Bungor (Ultisol) and Prang series (Oxisol). In
experiment, the soils were repacked into PVC leaching
columns to a depth of 90cm. Ground magnesium limestone
(GML), gypsum and their combinations were incorporated into the soils at 0-5 cm depth, and were subjected to
leaching environments for 6 months. In experiment 2, the
soils were mixed with GML, gypsum and their combinations
as a precursor to a glasshouse trial to asses the response
of corn to the ameliorants. |
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