soil deacidification
[sɔɪl di-æs-ɪ-dɪ-fɪ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən]
nounpl: soil deacidifications
desacidificação do solo
1. The agricultural and environmental process of reducing soil acidity by raising its pH level, typically through the application of alkaline materials such as limestone, lime, or other soil amendments
Soil deacidification is essential for growing crops in regions with naturally acidic soils.
A desacidificação do solo é essencial para o cultivo de plantas em regiões com solos naturalmente ácidos.
2. The chemical process by which hydrogen ions are removed or neutralized from the soil matrix
Proper soil deacidification requires careful pH management and monitoring.
A desacidificação adequada do solo requer gerenciamento e monitoramento cuidadosos do pH.
Soil deacidification is particularly important in Brazilian agriculture, especially in regions like the Cerrado, where naturally acidic soils require amendment before cultivation. The practice of liming (calagem) is a fundamental agricultural technique widely discussed in Brazilian agronomy and rural extension programs. In Portugal and other European contexts, this practice is equally important for sustainable agriculture and environmental management.
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