ADJUSTMENT OF THE LIME RATE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SOYBEANMAIZE SYSTEM IN THE CERRADO-AMAZON TRANSITION REGION

Authors

  • Anderson Lange Instituto de Ciências Agrárias e Ambientais, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Sinop, MT, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2518-1915
  • Adenilson Carlos Pinto Programa de Pós-Graduação em Agronomia, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Sinop, MT, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3911-6890
  • Onã Silva Freddi Instituto de Ciências Agrárias e Ambientais, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Sinop, MT, Brazil. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1617-6954
  • Ciro Augusto Souza Magalhães Embrapa Milho e Sorgo, Sete Lagoas, MG, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7899-8566
  • Antonio Eduardo Furtini Neto Departamento de Ciência do Solo, Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA), Lavras, MG, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7089-7579
  • Maria Eduarda Contesini Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Sinop, MT, Brazil
  • Antônio Carlos Alves de Sousa Instituto de Ciências Agrárias e Ambientais, Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso (UFMT), Sinop, MT, Brazil https://orcid.org/0009-0004-7275-8942

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18512/ijms2026e1367

Abstract

Liming is an essential practice for high productivity systems, but the recommended rates are
often not enough to increase base saturation (V%) and to guarantee an extended residual effect. Thus, we
aimed to evaluate, across three crops, soybean and maize productivity as well as chemical changes in the soil
after lime rates above the recommended, in Querência, Mato Grosso, Brazil. Eight treatments were tested,
combining dolomitic lime, calcitic lime and two ways of application (superficial or incorporated), in addition
to a control group, in a randomized block design, with four replications. Lime rates were calculated through the
base saturation method (aiming for V = 75%, 100% and 150%) or through increase of Ca and Mg percentages
in the CECpH7 (60/20% and 75/25%). Liming significantly improved soil pH, Ca and Mg concentration, base
saturation and participation of these cations in the CECpH7, reflecting in higher productivity of soybean and
maize. The treatment with half of the rate incorporated and half superficial achieved better results. Therefore,
lime rates above the traditionally recommended are viable, especially when part of it is incorporated, promoting
lasting changes in soil fertility and increase of crop productivity.

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2026-07-14

How to Cite

Lange, A., Pinto, A. C., Freddi, O. S., Magalhães, C. A. S., Neto, A. E. F., Contesini, M. E., & Sousa, A. C. A. de. (2026). ADJUSTMENT OF THE LIME RATE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE SOYBEANMAIZE SYSTEM IN THE CERRADO-AMAZON TRANSITION REGION . International Journal of Maize & Sorghum, 23, e1367. https://doi.org/10.18512/ijms2026e1367

Issue

Vol. 23 (2026): International Journal of Maize and Sorghum

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Scientific Paper

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Copyright (c) 2026 Anderson Lange, Adenilson Carlos Pinto, Onã Silva Freddi, Ciro Augusto Souza Magalhães, Antonio Eduardo Furtini Neto, Maria Eduarda Contesini, Antônio Carlos Alves de Sousa

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