Behavior of Phosphoric Acid in the Soil (Classic Reprint): A Thesis Submitted to the University Faculty of Cornell University for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy - Couverture souple

Bizzell, James Adrian

 
9781334336263: Behavior of Phosphoric Acid in the Soil (Classic Reprint): A Thesis Submitted to the University Faculty of Cornell University for the Degree Doctor of Philosophy

Synopsis

How lime and metals shape phosphate access for crops—and what that means for soil fertility.

This edition examines how phosphate behaves in soils when lime, iron, aluminum, clays, and humus are present. It explains the idea that phosphoric acid can shift between soluble and insoluble forms, and how soil components influence its availability to plants. The discussion moves through experiments that look at ferric and calcium phosphates, the role of lime, and how different soil materials affect uptake.

  • Learn how lime affects ferric phosphate and the solubility of phosphates in citric acid solutions
  • See how fixation in soils happens and what it means for plant-available phosphorus
  • Explore the absorptive behavior of silicate minerals (zeolites) and humus on phosphoric acid
  • Understand why soil composition and organic matter matter for phosphate availability
Ideal for readers of soil science, agricultural chemistry, and crop nutrition who want a grounded look at phosphate behavior in soils and how lime and minerals influence its availability.

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