low-pH soil
[loʊ-piːeɪtʃ sɔɪl]
nounpl: low-pH soils
solo ácido
1. Soil with a pH value below 7.0, indicating higher acidity and lower concentration of basic minerals such as calcium and magnesium
Low-pH soil is common in regions with high rainfall and requires amendment with lime to grow certain crops.
Solo ácido é comum em regiões com alta precipitação e requer correção com calcário para cultivar certas culturas.
2. Acidic soil that may inhibit the growth of plants requiring neutral or alkaline conditions
The gardener tested the low-pH soil and added limestone to raise the pH for growing blueberries.
O jardineiro testou o solo ácido e adicionou calcário para elevar o pH para o cultivo de mirtilos.
Low-pH soil management is particularly important in Brazil, especially in regions like Minas Gerais and São Paulo where coffee and other crops are cultivated. Soil acidity is a major agricultural concern in tropical and subtropical regions with high rainfall. Lime application (calagem) is a common practice in Brazilian agriculture to counteract soil acidity.
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