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Earth Sciences

University of Kentucky

1987

Agronomic crops

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Acid Rain: A Problem On Agronomic Crops And Soils In Kentucky??, John H. Grove Jan 1987

Acid Rain: A Problem On Agronomic Crops And Soils In Kentucky??, John H. Grove

Soil Science News and Views

Although the general issue of atmospheric pollution is complex, the image of beautiful lakes without aquatic life has focussed public attention on the acidity, or pH, of rainfall. Kentucky does receive acid rain (see map). This discussion will seek to define atmospheric acidity and its deposition and describe reported effects on agronomic crops and soils.