Is caso4gypsum a suitable liming material

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Questions:

1. Is CaSO4gypsum a suitable liming material? Why or why not?

2. Why do sodic soils have high pH values?

3. Are high levels of exchangeable Al3+ in acid soils the result or the cause of soil acidity?

4. Potash (KCl) is a major fertilizer that supplies a basic cation (K+). Would it be a suitable liming material? Why or why not?

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