Keywords
pH, Sikora, SMP, buffer pH
Abstract
Historically, the K-State Research and Extension Soil Testing Laboratory has used the Smith-McLean-Pratt (SMP) buffer solution to estimate total soil acidity and estimate lime recommendations. The SMP solution contains hazardous chemicals and poses a health risk to lab workers. The Sikora buffer solution was designed as a replacement for SMP and contains no hazardous chemicals. A study was conducted to investigate the relationship between these two buffers in Kansas soils. A strong positive correlation was observed between SMP and Sikora buffer pH measurements. However, linear regression suggests that the relationship is not 1:1 (slope = 0.88). Therefore recommendation equations using the Sikora buffer would require different equations than those currently used for the SMP buffer pH measurements.
Recommended Citation
Rutter, B.; Ruiz Diaz, D. A.; and Thomas, J.
(2019)
"Correlation of Sikora and Smith-McLean- Pratt Soil Buffer pH Measurements,"
Kansas Agricultural Experiment Station Research Reports:
Vol. 5:
Iss.
4.
https://doi.org/10.4148/2378-5977.7760
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