soil acidulation
[/sɔɪl æ.sɪd.ju.ˈleɪ.ʃən/]
nounpl: soil acidulations
acidulação do solo
1. The process of treating soil with acidic substances to increase soil acidity and lower pH levels, typically used to make soil more suitable for acid-loving plants or to improve nutrient availability
Soil acidulation is often necessary in alkaline regions where blueberries and rhododendrons are grown.
A acidulação do solo é frequentemente necessária em regiões alcalinas onde mirtilo e rododendro são cultivados.
2. An agricultural practice involving the application of sulfur, aluminum sulfate, or other acidifying amendments to modify soil chemistry
The farmer chose soil acidulation over lime application to lower the pH of his calcareous soil.
O agricultor escolheu a acidulação do solo em vez da aplicação de cal para abaixar o pH de seu solo calcário.
This is a specialized agricultural and horticultural term commonly used in regions with alkaline or neutral soils, particularly in the United States (especially the South and Midwest) and in Brazil where certain crops require acidic conditions. It reflects the growing awareness of soil management practices in sustainable agriculture and is particularly important for cultivating crops like blueberries, azaleas, and rhododendrons.
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