soil basification
[sɔɪl ˌbeɪsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: soil basifications
basificação do solo
1. the process of increasing the pH of soil by raising its alkalinity, typically through the addition of lime, calcium carbonate, or other alkaline materials
Soil basification is often necessary in acidic agricultural soils to improve crop productivity.
A basificação do solo é frequentemente necessária em solos agrícolas ácidos para melhorar a produtividade das culturas.
2. the chemical process by which soil becomes more basic or alkaline
The basification of the soil reduced aluminum toxicity in the root zone.
A basificação do solo reduziu a toxicidade do alumínio na zona de raízes.
3. soil amendment practice to neutralize excess acidity
Farmers use liming as a method of soil basification to correct pH imbalances.
Agricultores usam a calagem como método de basificação do solo para corrigir desequilíbrios de pH.
Soil basification is a critical agricultural practice in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in regions with naturally acidic soils. In Brazil, this practice is especially important in the cerrado and acidic soils of the central-west and southern regions. The term is primarily used by agronomists, soil scientists, and agricultural extension professionals in technical and academic contexts.
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