Soil Acidity Formation and its Amelioration Methods in Ethiopia: A Review
Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition,
Page 23-31
DOI:
10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i230136
Abstract
Soil acidification is one of the problems of chemical soil degradation affecting soil productivity in the world. This paper attempts to explain the concept of soil acidification, the causes of soil acidification and the methods to remedy it. Farmers need simple and sustainable techniques to improve acidic soils and increase yields of their chosen crops. Recommendations for reclamation of acid soils need to be adapted to new developments, such as liming, use of acid-tolerant crop varieties, integrated soil fertility management, and application of organic fertilizers. This review addresses the causes and management mechanisms of soil acidification and the resulting effects on soil fertility and crop yield. It also provides important information on management options to address soil acidity and improve overall soil fertility, as well as other organic amendments that can be applied to bring soil acidity to the desired pH and improve soil quality and health. Integrated management of acidic soils increases yield stability and maximizes nutrient use efficiency.
Keywords:
- Soil
- acidity
- lime
- amendment
- fertilizer
How to Cite
Cherie, D. A., & Abeje, B. Y. (2022). Soil Acidity Formation and its Amelioration Methods in Ethiopia: A Review. Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 8(2), 23-31. https://doi.org/10.9734/ajsspn/2022/v8i230136
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Available: https://doi.org/10.2 1203/rs.3.rs-623094/v1
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Kisinyo PO. Constraints of soil acidity and nutrient depletion on maize (Zea mays L.) production in Kenya, Ph.D. thesis, Moi University, Eldoret, Kenya; 2011.
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Ouma E, Ligeyo D, Matonyei. Enhancing maize grain yield in acid soils of Western Kenya using Al tolerant germplasm, Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology. 2013;(3):33–46.
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Brady NC. The Nature and Properties of Soils. Macmillan Publishing Company; 2001.
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Fegeria NK, Baligar VC. Ameliorating soil acidity of tropical oxisols by liming for sustainable crop production. Adv. Agron. 2008;99:353- 379.
Seatz LF, Peterson HB. Acid, Alkaline, Saline, and Sodic Soils. In F. EBear(ed.) Chemistry of the soil. Reinhold Publishing Corporation, New York. 1964;292.
Coy LD, Roy HF, Rodney WT. Our soils and their management. Interstate Publishers, Inc.; 1990.
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Tang C, Rengel Z. Role of plant cation/anion uptake ratio in soil acidification. In Handbook of Soil Acidity (Ed. Z. Rengel), Marcel Dekker, New York. 2003:5781.
Tisdale J, Nelson WL. Soil Fertility and Fertilizers. Macmillan Publishing Co. Inc. 1975; pp 398.
Chen, J.H. and S.A. Barber. Soil pH and phosphorus and potassium uptake by maize evaluated with an uptake model.Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 1990;54:10320-1036.
Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency (ATA). Status of soil resources in Ethiopia and Priorities for sustainable management GSP for Eastern and Southern Africa Mar 25-27, Nairobi, Kenya; 2013.
Slattery B, Hollier C. The Impact of Acid Soils in Victoria. Report for the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, North East Catchment Management Authority. Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Rutherglen Research Institute; 2002.
Fageria NK, Baligar VC, Jones CA. Growth and Mineral Nutrition of Field Crops (3rd ed). CRC Press, New York. 2011:550.
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FAO, Voluntary Guidelines for Sustainable Soil Management: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Rome, Italy. 2017;16.
Menzies NW. Toxic Elements in Acid Soils: Chemistry and Measurement. 267-296. in: Zdenko Rengel (ed.) Handbook of Soil Acidity. University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; 2003.
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS). Building Soil Organic Matter with Organic Amendments. A resource for urban and rural gardeners, small farmers, turf grass managers and large-scale producers. College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, University of Wisconsin-Madison; 2002.
Wong MTF, Swift RS. Role of organic matter in alleviating soil acidity. 337–358. In ‘‘Handbook of Soil Acidity’’ (Z. Rengel, ed.), University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia; 2003.
Alhassane Samake. Use of Locally Available Amendments to Improve Acid Soil Properties and Maize Yield in the Savanna Zone of Mali. A Thesis submitted to the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, in partial fulfilment of the requirements of the degree of doctor of philosophy in soil science. 2014;210.
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Negassa Waktole K, Negisho DK, Friesen, Ransom J, Yadessa A. Determination of Optimum Farmyard Manure and NP Fertilizer for Maize under the Farmers’ Conditions. In: proceeding of 7th East and South African Regional Maize conference, 11-15th February 2002, Nairobi, Kenya. 2002:387-393.
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Getachew Agegnehu, Chilot Yirga, Teklu Erkossa.. Soil Acidity Management.Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR). Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; 2019.
CIMMYT. from Agronomic Data to Farmer Recommendations: An Economics Training Manual. Completely revised edition. Mexico. D.F.ISBN 968-61 27-18-6; 1988.
Nora DD, Amado TJC, Bortolotto RP, Ferreira AO, Reichardt K, Santi AL. Subsoil chemical amelioration and crop yields under continuous long-term no till in a subtropical Oxisol. African Journal of Agricultural Research. 2014;9(45):3338-3349.
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Bradford JM, Blanchar RW. Profile modification of a Fragiudalf to increase crop production. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 1977;41:127-131.
Wijanarko A, Taufiq A. Effect of Lime Application on Soil Properties and Soybean Yield on Tidal Land. AGRIVITA. 2016;38(1):14-23.
DOI: 10.17503/agrivita.v38i1.683.
Caires EF, Barth G, Garbuio FJ, Churka S. Soil acidity, liming and soybean performance under no-till. Sci. Agric. (Piracicaba Braz.) 2008;65(5):532-540.
Miyazawa M, Pavan MA, Franchini JC. Evaluation of plant residues on the mobility of surface applied lime. Brazilian Archives of Biology and Technology. 2002; 45(3):251-256.
DOI:10.1590/S1516-89132002000300 001.
Chan KY. Using earthworms to incor-porate lime into subsoil to ameliorate acidity. Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis. 2003;34:985-997.
DOI:10.1081/CSS-120019104
Buni A. Effects of Liming Acidic Soils on Improving Soil Properties and Yield of Haricot Bean. J. Environ. Anal. Toxicol. 2014;5:1-4.
Getachew Agegnehu, Chilot Yirga, Teklu Erkossa. Soil Acidity Management. Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR). Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; 2019.
Birtukan Amare Kebede, Eyayu Molla Fetene, Yihenew G. Selassie Mengesha, Habtamu Tadele Belay and Tesfaye Bayu Zeleke. Effects of Integrated Use of Calcite and Inorganic Fertilizer on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Maize (Zea mays l.) yield and, economic feasibility on the Nitisols of Northwestern Ethiopia; 2021. Research Square
Available: https://doi.org/10.2 1203/rs.3.rs-623094/v1
Getahun Dereje, Dessalegn Tamene, and Bekele Anbesa. Effect of Lime and Phosphorus Fertilizer on Acid Soil Properties and Sorghum Grain Yield and Yield Components at Assosa in Western Ethiopia. World Research Journal of Agricultural Sciences. 2019;6(2):167-175.
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