Applying 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.
Dolomite powder is applied in some agricultural lands. The purpose of applying it is to
Asked in UPSC CDS 2 2016 · Topic: Ecology (Biogeochemical Cycles: Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Water)
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