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Soil pH
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Soil pH is an important chemical property that measures the acidity or alkalinity of soil on a scale ranging from 0 to 14, with 7 being neutral. Values below 7 indicate acidic soils, while values above 7 indicate alkaline soils. Soil pH strongly influences nutrient availability, microbial activity, and overall soil fertility. For instance, essential nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are most available to plants in soils with a near-neutral pH, typically between 6 and 7. In highly acidic soils, toxic levels of elements such as aluminum and manganese may be released, which can inhibit plant
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