
	International Journal of Soil Science
	Year: 2014 \| Volume: 9 \| Issue: 3 \| Page No.: 133-141 DOI: 10.3923/ijss.2014.133.141

Incorporation and Transformations of Elemental Sulphur in High pH Soils of Malaysia

Mehdi Karimizarchi, Aminuddin Husin, Mohd Khanif Yusop and Radziah Othman

Abstract: Knowledge of elemental Sulphur (S) oxidation and its effect on soil chemical properties is seamlessly required before it can be recommended for use as a soil amendment or acidulate source. Therefore, a batch experiment was carried out to quantify various S fractions and to study how elemental S amendment affects S dynamics in Bintang series soil. Results showed that elemental S, applied up to 1 g S kg^-1 soil, was successfully oxidized and converted to both organic and inorganic forms. While inorganic water soluble S appeared to be the predominant form of S, comprising more than 65% of total S, for Bintang series soil amended with elemental S rate of 0.25 g S kg^-1 and more, organic form of S was the major form, comprising more than 96% of total S, in the soil amended with 0.125 g S kg^-1 and less. Regarding soil remediation, elemental sulphur will be efficient for enhancing soil micronutrient availability and it can act as a source of some micronutrients for agricultural practices in Bintang Series soil.

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How to cite this article:

Mehdi Karimizarchi, Aminuddin Husin, Mohd Khanif Yusop and Radziah Othman, 2014. Incorporation and Transformations of Elemental Sulphur in High pH Soils of Malaysia. International Journal of Soil Science, 9: 133-141.

DOI: 10.3923/ijss.2014.133.141

URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=ijss.2014.133.141

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