Article
Soil Science
Chuntao Yin, C. Daniel Schlatter, R. Duncan Kroese, C. Timothy Paulitz, H. Christina Hagerty
Summary: The study revealed that lime application can influence the diversity and composition of soil bacterial communities, but the impact is not significant. Soil bacterial communities are more strongly affected by location and soil depth, with some correlation with lime application.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Soil Science
Evandro Antonio Minato, Fernando Marcos Brignoli, Michel Esper Neto, Marcos Renan Besen, Bruno Maia Abdo Rahmen Cassim, Rodrigo Sakurada Lima, Cassio Antonio Tormena, Tadeu Takeyoshi Inoue, Marcelo Augusto Batista
Summary: The use of agricultural lime and gypsum can improve soil chemical properties and crop yields in high-acidity soils. However, their effects on low-acidity, no-till tropical soils have been poorly studied. This research found that lime application led to soil alkalization and improved soil chemical properties, but did not significantly increase crop yield. Gypsum application increased calcium levels but decreased magnesium levels in the soil. The residual effects of lime were longer-lasting than gypsum, indicating the low reactivity of lime in no-till soils.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Ping Liao, Lei Liu, Stephen M. Bell, Jinsong Liu, Yanni Sun, Yongjun Zeng, Hongcheng Zhang, Shan Huang
Summary: Ammonia (NH3) emissions are a significant source of nitrogen (N) losses in rice paddies. Lime application and straw retention are commonly used practices to improve soil fertility in acidic soils. However, the interaction between lime and straw application on NH3 emissions from rice paddies is still unclear.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Workineh Ejigu, Yihenew G. Selassie, Eyasu Elias, Eyayu Molla
Summary: This study evaluated the effects of lime rates and application methods on soil properties and wheat yields in acidic Luvisols of northwestern Ethiopia. The results showed that lime application along the seed rows at a rate of 2 t ha-1 significantly increased soil pH, available phosphorus, and exchangeable bases, while reducing exchangeable Al3+ contents. In the broadcasting method, the application of 12 t ha-1 lime resulted in the highest net benefit. Therefore, it is recommended to apply 2 t ha-1 lime along the seed rows to mitigate soil acidity and improve nutrient availability, exchangeable bases, and crop yields.
Article
Microbiology
Chuntao Yin, Daniel C. Schlatter, Duncan R. Kroese, Timothy C. Paulitz, Christina H. Hagerty
Summary: The study found that location and soil depth had a significant impact on the structure and composition of soil fungal communities, while the effect of lime application was relatively smaller. However, specific fungal taxa shifted in response to lime application, indicating that fungal community structure and composition, rather than diversity, were more influenced by location, soil depth, and lime application.
FRONTIERS IN MICROBIOLOGY
(2021)
Review
Soil Science
Jason Condon, Helen Burns, Guangdi Li
Summary: Soil pH is stratified with acidic subsurface layers, which may lead to underestimation of acidity in agricultural land. Inadequate sampling depth intervals hinder the quantification of acidic subsurface layers. Proper monitoring and management practices are essential to prevent soil degradation by subsurface acidification.
Article
Soil Science
Shengnan Li, Xionghui Ji, Chen Chao, Zhaobing Liu, Jian Zhu, Hua Peng
Summary: The study found that the effect of lime on pH improvement in soil becomes insignificant when the application rate exceeds 1800 kg ha(-1). The diversity and community composition of prokaryotes are significantly influenced by lime, while fungal communities are less responsive. The results provide insights into the complex responses of both prokaryotic and fungal communities to lime application in paddy soils and emphasize the importance of the amount of lime applied for maintaining a healthy and sustainable soil environment.
APPLIED SOIL ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fei Kang, Qi-lin Lv, Jin Liu, Yun-shan Meng, Zi-he Wang, Xue-qin Ren, Shu-wen Hu
Summary: Soil acidification is a global issue that poses a serious threat to food security and agricultural sustainability. Calcium lignosulfonate (CaLS) has been found to be an effective amendment for acid soils, as it increases soil pH, exchangeable cations, cation exchange capacity, and organic carbon content, while reducing acidity, especially exchangeable aluminum content. The mechanism involves the displacement of H+ and Al3+ off soil colloids by Ca2+, leading to the leaching of these ions in soluble organo-aluminum complexes. CaLS also promotes the transformation of exchangeable aluminum and low-to-medium organo-aluminum complexes into highly stable organically bound fractions, immobilizing them in the soil.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Sanaz Shoghi Kalkhoran, David Pannell, Maksym Polyakov, Ben White, Morteza Chalak Haghighi, Amin William Mugera, Imma Farre
Summary: Soil acidification caused by crop removal and the use of acidifying fertilisers affects land productivity worldwide, with the common remedy being surface application of lime. However, incorporating lime into the sub-soil is a more expensive but efficient method. Optimal rates of lime application are influenced by rainfall levels and soil-acidity conditions, while sub-soil application slightly increases profit value.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND RESOURCE ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Dandan Han, Saiqi Zeng, Xi Zhang, Jumei Li, Yibing Ma
Summary: A predictive model for lime requirement based on soil and lime properties was developed, providing a reliable tool for determining the amount of lime needed in various soil conditions. The study also provided simplified predictive equations for different soil textures and different types of lime. This model is of great significance to agronomic activities and soil remediation projects.
Article
Soil Science
Jessica P. Q. Barcelos, Eduardo Mariano, Davey L. Jones, Ciro A. Rosolem
Summary: Alleviation of subsoil acidity with lime or gypsum can increase carbon accumulation in deep layers by stimulating root growth and C and N inputs, but the effects on soil CO2 emissions are still controversial. The addition of soil corrective and N fertilizer does not significantly affect Mic(CUE), particularly in the subsoil.
SOIL BIOLOGY & BIOCHEMISTRY
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Clayton R. Butterly, Xiaojuan Wang, Peter Sale, Guangdi Li, Caixian Tang
Summary: The utilization of on-farm crop residues is more cost-effective in ameliorating soil acidity compared to animal manures. Legume residues are more effective than cereal residues in promoting plant growth, increasing soil pH, and reducing aluminum concentration.
Article
Agronomy
Wander Luis Barbosa Borges, Jorge Luiz Hipolito, Pedro Henrique Gatto Juliano, Isabela Malaquias Dalto de Souza, Rogerio Soares de Freitas, Marcelo Andreotti
Summary: By applying hydrated lime in different agropastoral systems in Brazil, the problems of soil acidity in both surface and subsurface layers can be addressed, and soil chemical fertility can be improved.
COMMUNICATIONS IN SOIL SCIENCE AND PLANT ANALYSIS
(2023)
Article
Soil Science
Ruby Hume, Petra Marschner, Sean Mason, Rhiannon K. Schilling, Brian Hughes, Luke M. Mosley
Summary: Acidification of soils limits agricultural production globally. Traditional lime application is effective for surface acidity, but not for subsurface acidity. In this study, Mid Infrared (MIR) spectroscopy was used to monitor lime movement through soils at high resolution. Results showed limited alkalinity movement in all trial sites, with increased movement in longer-term sites. Incorporating residual lime and additional applications may be necessary to remediate subsurface acidity.
SOIL & TILLAGE RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Siwen Zhang, Xiaohui Chen, Zongjun Ji, Xiaojun Yan, Kunpeng Kong, Yuanyang Cai, Qichao Zhu, Muhammad Atif Muneer, Fusuo Zhang, Liangquan Wu
Summary: Aluminum (Al) toxicity is a serious threat to root formation and crop growth due to soil acidification. This study focused on the effect of Al3+ on citrus roots in acidified red soil. The results showed that rapid soil acidification occurred in pomelo orchards, and optimized fertilization and liming treatments effectively reduced Al toxicity in roots and increased yield by improving soil pH and base saturation. Structural equation modeling confirmed the importance of increasing soil pH and base saturation while decreasing exchangeable Al for citrus production in acidic soil.
LAND DEGRADATION & DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Cevat Eser, Suleyman Soylu, Hakan Ozkan
Summary: Drought is a pressing issue worldwide, and selecting wheat genotypes adapted to changing climatic conditions is crucial. This study evaluated 156 bread wheat genotypes, including landraces and modern varieties, under different drought treatments. The results showed that landraces had higher yield stability and protein content under drought stress, suggesting their potential for developing drought-tolerant modern wheat varieties. Effective utilization of landraces in breeding programs is important for developing climate-resilient wheat varieties.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Jagdeep Singh, Audrey Gamble, Steve Brown, Todd B. Campbell, Johnie Jenkins, Jenny Koebernick, Paul C. Bartley III, Alvaro Sanz-Saez
Summary: This study evaluated the changes in nutrient uptake, nutrient use efficiency, and yield of 20 cotton cultivars released in the USA between 1953 and 2018. The results showed that modern cotton cultivars have increased total nutrient uptake but slower improvement in nutrient use efficiency. The findings highlight the potential for enhanced nutrient uptake traits in cotton.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Elisa Erbetta, Laura Echarte, Maria Eugenia Sanz Smachetti, Nadia Gabbanelli, Maria Mercedes Echarte
Summary: This study investigated the effects of different combinations of photoperiod sensitivity, sweet-stalk, and bmr traits on sorghum biomass yield and allocation, and discussed the implications for bioenergy production.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)
Article
Agronomy
Wenqing Zuo, Baojian Wu, Yuxuan Wang, Shouzhen Xu, Minzhi Chen, Fubin Liang, Jingshan Tian, Wangfeng Zhang
Summary: This study assessed the impact of different row spacing configurations and irrigation amounts on cotton photosynthesis and fiber quality. The results showed that under adequate irrigation, RS76L could be a suitable replacement for RS66+10H to improve fiber quality.
FIELD CROPS RESEARCH
(2024)