Potassium Cycle in Soil
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What is the primary source of potassium in the soil?

  • Weathering of clay minerals (correct)
  • Inorganic fertilizer
  • Irrigation water
  • Decomposition of manures and crop residues
  • Which of the following factors can influence the release of potassium from clay minerals?

  • Soil pH
  • Crop management
  • Soil texture
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the main reason that most soils in Hawaii have only small quantities of potassium-bearing clay minerals?

  • Lack of inorganic fertilizer application
  • High rainfall and temperature (correct)
  • Intensive farming practices
  • Presence of organic matter
  • Which of the following is a significant source of potassium in Hawaii?

    <p>Certain well waters used for irrigation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason for potassium losses in harvested crops?

    <p>Plant uptake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which potassium can become less available to plants?

    <p>Fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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