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Dolomite powder is applied in some agricultural lands. The purpose of applying it is to<\/p>\n

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\nDolomite is calcium magnesium carbonate (CaMg(CO\u2083)\u2082). Carbonate compounds are alkaline. When added to soil, they react with soil acidity (hydrogen ions), neutralizing it.
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\nApplying dolomite to soil increases the soil’s pH, making it less acidic. This is often done in agricultural lands where the soil is too acidic for optimal plant growth. Dolomite acts as a liming agent and also provides essential nutrients, calcium and magnesium, to the soil.
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\nLowering soil pH is done using acidic substances like sulfur or aluminum sulfate. While dolomite contains calcium and magnesium, its primary role as a soil amendment is pH adjustment. It does not directly increase phosphorus or nitrogen content; these are supplied by phosphate and nitrogen fertilizers, respectively.
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