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ABOUT THE BOOK

Acid soils are developed under high rainfall conditions and because of their specific nature, pose several problems foi successful crop production. Acid, Al, Mn, Fe(II), H2S, salt injur} and other toxicities associated with it, low contents of plan! nutrients, trace element deficiencies and disease hazards have all hindered the intensification of agricultural production on these soils. Subsoil acidity is particularly harmful as it results in shallow rooting, susceptibility to drought and inefficient utilisation of plant nutrients. Undrained soils with sulphides i.e. potential acid sulphate soils have the potential of developing high acidity when drained for cultivation.

According to FAO estimates, additional land must be incorporated into agriculture to meet the food and fibre needs of mankind. The largest reserves of potential arable land still available in the world are acid soils.

The book provies a comprehensive and critical diagnosis of various acid soils, limitations posed by them for successful crop production and suggests measures to overcome their limitation. The book provides in depth information on liming, reclamation and management of these acid soils for crop production.

It is the aim of this monograph to review the experiences already acquired and to summarise the research findings which have already become available.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Prof. L.L. Somani (b 1945) holds a brilliant academic record. He started his carreer as Research Assistant and rose to the position of Director of Resident Instructions (MPUAT, Udaipur) from where he superannuated in October 2006. He has published several books and over 300 research/technical articles in reputed journals. He has been honoured by several awards for his outstanding contributions.