How is neutralization process used in agriculture?

Question

How is neutralization process used in agriculture?

Answer 1

--It is used to eliminate toxic substances that can be denatured by an acid or a base.

--A suitable chemical treatment may be a neutralization of HNO/sub 3/ by hydrated lime pieces, which are widely used as manure in gardening and farming.

--In general, to bring a acidic or alkaline soil to a more neutral range that is suitable for growing plants.

Answer 2

change ph in soil to make a plant happy

Answer 3

It is easier to neutralize an acid soil than it is to neutralize an alkaline soil. Highly alkaline soil may require several amendments applied over several growing seasons.

Adjusting soil pH is an ongoing process, not a one-time event. Many factors conspire to leach nutrients from the soil, altering the pH levels over time.

Add hydrated lime to acidic soil to increase the pH level. The amount of lime to add is dependent upon the size of the farm and the properties of the soil. For example, clay soil requires more lime than sandy soil, but sandy soil requires more frequent amendment. Bone meal, crushed marble, ground limestone, and chalk all contain heavy concentrations of lime. Clay soils respond well to gypsum. In addition to lowering the acidity, gypsum creates a lighter soil that improves drainage.

Add sulphur to alkaline soil. Use a combination of rock sulphur, peat moss, and wood chips for a longer-term solution. Each of these materials decomposes at a different rate. It is harder to restore alkaline soil, but alkaline soil levels provide the least hospitable environment for most plants.

Always apply soil conditioner or compost before plantation or atleast once in a year.

Answer 4

maybe ph meter or agricultural lime.