Acidic soil caused by changing climate patterns threatens agriculture sustainability across the globe. But the problem goes far beyond increasing temperatures. One major cause for concern is more acidic soil, a product of increasing rainfall. Acidic soils with low pH are widespread globally and common in tropical and sub-tropical regions, where food security is a serious challenge. Climate change has exacerbated the problem. Acidic soil can result in aluminum toxicity, putting further stress on global agriculture.
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In a safflower field in North Dakota, low soil pH is causing part of the field to have short plants and not yield well.
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