Practice mode Soil Science

Approximately what proportion of Pakistan’s soils suffer from phosphorus deficiency?

Correct answer A. 90%

Explanation

Pakistan's calcareous, alkaline soils fix applied phosphorus as insoluble calcium phosphates, so plant-available P is low in about 90% of soils, making phosphorus deficiency nearly universal across the country.

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