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Brizzolara, D (n.d.). Soil Fertility in an Acidic Andisol: An Analysis of Acidity Management Practices in Vara Blanca, Costa Rica .
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Brizzolara, DaneSoil Fertility in an Acidic Andisol: An Analysis of Acidity Management Practices in Vara Blanca, Costa Rica . , n.d.
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Neotropical farmers on mountainous slopes face acidic soil that may produce stunted crops. The traditional method to ameliorate soil acidity is the application of agricultural lime. However, some farmers use organic material inputs including compost, vermicompost, and manure. My goal was to survey the small-scale farmers of Vara Blanca, Costa Rica on the slopes of Poás Volcano to compare the productivity and sustainability of traditional liming versus intensive organic material strategies. The survey results confirmed an association between declining long-term soil fertility and consistent heavy applications of lime. I conclude that the use of soil amendments rich in organic material presents a viable alternative for small-scale farmers in Vara Blanca.
Arete: The PLNU Honors Journal
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KeywordsSoil, Acidity, Liming, Neotropical, Poás Volcano, Compost, Arete the PLNU Honors Journal
Degree AwardedB.S. in Business Administration - Int'l Dev.
Awarding InstitutionPoint Loma Nazarene University
Supervisor or ChairMike Mooring
Peer Reviewed?No
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PLNU Undergraduate Honors Projects 2016-2020
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This collection contains all PLNU Undergraduate Honors Projects completed during the span beginning with the 2019-2020 academic year and ending with the 2023-2024 academic year, provided they were submitted to the library will all necessary permissions.
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