Studies on the Effects of Liming Acidic Soils on Improving Soil Chemical Properties and Yield of Crops: A Review

Abstract

Soil acidity is a major constraint to cropping globally, especially in temperate and tropical regions of the world where high precipitation has been a dominant influence on the pedogenic development of the soil. In agriculture, the limes play a great importance in improving soil acidity and hence favor plant nutrition. The review articles are support the idea that liming ameliorates soil acidity and improve soil chemical properties making it favorable for the crop growth. In an attempt to address soil acidity problems, the application of lime has remarkably improved soil pH to be optimum desired for crops, increased availability of nutrients and ultimately increased crop yield. Further research would have been required on the same farmer field lime was applied in the next cropping season to observe a significant increase in grain yield. Lime recommendations have to be as specific as possible, taking soils, crops, and climate as well as the financial position of farmers into account. Lime is a recent agriculture input, in Ethiopian context, which worsen the livelihood of smallholder farmers unless credit service or subsidy is facilitated; which also requires an in-depth research.

Keywords: Soil acidity, Lime, Plant nutrient

DOI: 10.7176/JBAH/10-15-02

Publication date:August 31^st 2020