Mg-rich synthetic gypsum application on soils in Malaysia to sustain agricultural production: a review

• Main Authors: J., Shamshuddin, C.I., Fauziah, M.A., Mohd Firdaus, Ayanda, A. F.
• Format: Article
• Published: Malaysian Society of Soil Science 2021
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/94174/; https://www.msss.com.my/mjss/v25.php
• Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Applying Mg-rich synthetic gypsum (MRSG) on acid sulfate soils results in a concomitant alleviation of Al3+ and/or Fe2+ toxicity and is known to increase soil pH and improve rice growth. In the case of the oil palm, S is required in sufficient quantities to produce oil in its fruitlets. For all inte...