Akhila Merin Mathew

Liming Materials in Combination with Co-Composted Biochar for Subsoil Acidity Amelioration in Southern Laterites of Kerala

Akhila Merin Mathew, Rani B., Aparna B., Gladis R., Naveen Leno & Sajitharani T. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

Aims: To assess the capacity of co-composted biochar liming material combinations to alleviate surface, subsoil acidity and aluminium saturation. Study Design: A field experiment was laid out in randomized block design (RBD) replicated thrice with seven treatments viz., ½ LR as B...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i124626

Subsoil Acidity Amelioration for Improved Soil Productivity

Akhila Merin Mathew & Rani B. · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2023

Subsoil is the layer (stratum) of earth immediately below the surface soil (below 20 cm), consisting predominantly of minerals and leached materials such as iron and aluminium compounds. A favourable condition of subsoil is important for improved productivity of deep-rooted crops...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102923