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Granular and powdered lime improves soil properties and maize (Zea mays l.) performance in humic Nitisols of central highlands in Kenya

Acidic soils pose a major challenge for crop production in heavily weathered tropical soils, especially due to the high toxicity of aluminum (Al), low cation exchange capacity, and low availability of phosphorus (P) to plants. Lime application was recommended to alleviate soil acidity problems. Gran...

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Autores principales: Kibet, P.K., Mugwe, J.N., Korir, N.K., Mucheru-Muna, M.W., Ngetich, F.K., Mugendi, D.N.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Elsevier 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10285250/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37360087
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e17286