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Cal Agrícola: Conceptos Básicos para la Producción de Cultivos

Description:
Un artículo de FAR (Foundation for Agronomic Research) que explica el papel de cal agrícola en el suelo.

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http://www.ppi-far.org/ppiweb/iamex.nsf/$webindex/5057DEAFC8DE54CC06256AD1005D7CB9/$file/cal+agricola+conceptos+basicos+para+la+produccion+de+cultivos.pdf

Caracteres de la Materia Orgánica de Algunos Suelos del Estado Yaracuy

Description:
Se procedió a caracterizar la Materia Orgánica de diez muestras superficiales de perfiles representativos del Valle Medio del Río Yaracuy, Estado Yaracuy, Venezuela. Los suelos estudiados estaban agrupados dentro de cinco órdenes del Soil Taxonomy. Agronomía Tropical. 26(4)

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http://www.redpav-fpolar.info.ve/agrotrop/v26_4/v264a006.html

Does my Soil Need Cation Nutrient Balancing?

Description:
This information sheet from the Virginia Association for Biological Farming is a practical guide to balanced nutrition for soil and crops.

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http://www.vabf.org/soilre2.php

Efecto residual de cal en un suelo oxisol despues de cuatro años de aplicaciones de la enmienda

Description:
Un artículo científico de Agronomía Tropical.

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http://www.redpav-fpolar.info.ve/agrotrop/v37_1-3/v373a004.html

Fundamentals of Soil Cation Exchange Capacity (CEC)

Description:
This paper outlines what is meant by cation exchage capacity through a definition, measurements and its relationship to fertilization practices.

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http://www.agcom.purdue.edu/AgCom/Pubs/AY/AY-238.html

Managing Saline Soils in North Dakota

Description:
This site outlines the salt accumulation processes, North Dakota Salts, where salts accumulate, saline soil management,as well as how to manage Sodic Soils.

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http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/soilfert/sf1087-1.htm

Materia Orgánica: Origen de la materia orgánica

Description:
Una breve introducción a la estructura interna de la materia orgánica. Parte de una nueva sección de la revista Terralia dedicada a la Materia Orgánica en los suelos agrícolas. Edición No. 8.

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http://www.terralia.com/revista8/pagina16.htm

MDS Harris: Common Ground

Description:
This technical information section of a laboratory services companies website, discusses soil cation exchange capacity, pH, base saturation, managing saline and alkaline soil, understanding a soil analysis, reclamation of saline and sodic soils, and phosphorus in turf grasses.

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http://turf.mdsharris.com/CommonGround/index.htm

Micronutrient Disorders

Description:
Published by Ohio State University Extension this fact sheet provides growers with an overview on the subject of micronutrient management for good plant growth in soilless mixes.

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http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1252.html

Papel de la materia orgánica en el suelo

Description:
Características físicas, químicas y biológicas de la materia orgánica (consiste de dos páginas, 18 y 19). Parte de una nueva sección de la revista Terralia dedicada a la Materia Orgánica en los suelos agrícolas. Edición No. 8.

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http://www.terralia.com/revista8/pagina18.htm

Pedosphere.com Resources

Description:
Pedosphere.com online magazine's resource page contains links to a glossary of soil science terms, interactive online books and reports, and soil classification and physics utilities. The Canadian System of Soil Classification (Agriculture Canada) and the Interactive Keys to Soil Taxonomy (USDA) are noteworthy.

Accessible from:
http://www.pedosphere.com/resources.html

Pest Management at the Crossroads' soil quality links page

Description:
This soil quality links page is an eclectic listing of links to organizations, information sources, and ongoing discussions on management for soil health.

Accessible from:
http://www.pmac.net/slqual.htm

Proveedores de cal agricola

Description:
Una lista de "cosmos.com" de proveedores de cal agricola en Mexico.

Accessible from:
http://www.cosmos.com.mx

Role of Micronutrients in Efficient Crop Production

Description:
Outlines the micronutrients needed for field crops, how to detect deficiencies and then how to correct them. Also contains information on zinc, boron, copper, and molybdenum.

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http://www.agcom.purdue.edu/AgCom/Pubs/AY/AY-239.html

Salt-Affected Soils

Description:
This on-line fact sheet from Colorado State University Extension (USA) discusses saline, sodic, and saline-sodic soils, how to determine their salinity, and how to treat them.

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http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/crops/00503.html

Soil Acidity and Liming

Description:
A 2002 update of a Factsheet originally published by the University of Guelph (Canada) in 1985, this fairly extensive document discusses the importance of pH in soils, and techniques for managing acid soils.

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http://www.gov.on.ca/OMAFRA/english/crops/pub811/2limeph.htm

Soil Acidity and Liming of Indiana Soils

Description:
This fact sheet outlines the necessity and the steps to be taken in order to lime Indiana's soils. It mentions the causes of acidity, how to measure it as well as the benefits of liming. A crop's needs regarding limestone as well as liming sources and application rates are outlined as well.

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http://www.agcom.purdue.edu/AgCom/Pubs/AY/AY-267.html

Soil Acidity and Liming - Part I - Extension Internet Inservice Training

Description:
The first part of comprehensive training materials regarding soil acidity and liming.

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http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~blpprt/acidity.html

Soil Acidity and Liming - Part II - Extension Internet Inservice Training

Description:
The second part of comprehensive training materials regarding soil acidity and liming.

Accessible from:
http://hubcap.clemson.edu/~blpprt/acidity2.html

Soil Analysis: A key to soil nutrient mangement

Description:
New Mexico State University Extension Service provides information on soil analysis. This includes the objectives of soil analysis, limiting factors, carryover, yields to expect, fertilizer labeling as well as how and where to go for soil analysis.

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http://cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_a/a-137.html

Soil and Nutrient Management

Description:
University of Massachusetts extension materials regarding soil and nutrient management such as soil basics (physical and chemical properties, organic matter, etc.), composting, and others.

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http://www.umassvegetable.org/soil_crop_pest_mgt/soil_nutrient_mgt.html

Soil Cation Nutrient Balancing in Sustainable Agriculture

Description:
This information sheet from the Virginia Association for Biological Farming provides practical information on soil cation nutrient balancing including background and site specific information.

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http://www.vabf.org/soilre1.php

Soil Chemistry Journal Articles

Description:
Soil chemistry articles from a number of scientific journals can be accessed through this ASA-CSSA-SSSA collection. Abstracts are freely accessible; access to full text may require payment. Browsing and search functions for related agricultural topics can be found at http://soil.scijournals.org/collections/.

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http://soil.scijournals.org/cgi/collection/soil_chemistry

Soil pH change over time in relation to rotation, N fertilizer, stubble management and tillage

Description:
This paper looked at soil pH in a long-term rotation, tillage and stubble management field trial that started in 1979. It was presented at the 1998 Australian Agronomy Conference.

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http://www.regional.org.au/au/asa/1998/8/263heenan.htm

Soil Sampling and Soil Preparation

Description:
IITA has prepared a website devoted to different types of soil sampling. This site explains how and why one would conduct each sampling technique.

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http://www.iita.org/info/trn_mat/irg2/irg2.html

Soil Sampling as a Basis for Fertilizer Application

Description:
A paper compiled by the North Dakota State University Extension which discusses the importance of Soil Sampling,

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http://www.ext.nodak.edu/extpubs/plantsci/soilfert/sf-990.htm

Soil Sampling for P, K, and Lime Recommendations

Description:
This fact sheet answers the four questions: How often should you sample the soil? Where do you sample a field? What time of year should your samples be collected? How should you sample different tillage systems?

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http://www.agcom.purdue.edu/AgCom/Pubs/AY/AY-281.html

Soil Test Explanation

Description:
Colorado State University Extension Service provides explanations on their different types of soil tests. Colorado State University routinely analyzes soil samples for pH, soluble salts, organic matter, nitrate nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, iron, copper, manganese, lime and soil texture. Additional tests for gypsum and the sodium adsorption ratio (SAR) may be possible.

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http://www.ext.colostate.edu/pubs/crops/00502.html

Soil Testing for Fertility Management

Description:
ACRES USA discusses the benefits and workings of soil testing.

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http://www.acresusa.com/toolbox/reprints/SoilTesting_Kinsey_May02.pdf

Soil Test Interpretation

Description:
New Mexico State University Extension provides information on how to interpret soil tests. It provides information on how to classify pH, salinity, exchangeable sodium, organic matter, texture, and various metals.

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http://cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_a/a-122.html

Spanish Group of Soil Enzymology

Description:
This English language site outlines the work done by group members on the topic of soil enzymology in Spain. Provides contact information and information on requesting a copy of their publication.

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http://www.ivia.es/soilenzymology/

Sustainable dryland cropping in relation to soil productivity

Description:
This FAO soils bulletin is an detailed online book that describes and discusses concepts and strategies for sustainable dryland cropping systems, from soil chemical and biological factors to social and economic issues.

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http://www.fao.org/docrep/V9926E/V9926E00.htm

Test Your Soil

Description:
New Mexico State University Extension provides details of how to test your soil, including supplies needed, where to sample, how to sample, and where to mail the sample.

Accessible from:
http://cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_a/a-114.html

Welcome to the chloride crop nutrition home page

Description:
This chloride resource site contains a variety of information and links on the subject of chloride and its importance to the health of crops, specifically wheat.

Accessible from:
http://www.ppi-far.org/chloride/index.html


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