What nutrient deficiency is commonly associated with acidic soil in crop production?

Acidic soil has a pH below 7.0, which can lead to nutrient deficiencies in plants because some essential nutrients become less available to plants as the pH decreases. Phosphorus is one of the nutrients that can become less available to plants in acidic soil.

In acidic soil, phosphorus reacts with other elements in the soil and forms insoluble compounds that are not available to plants. This can result in phosphorus deficiency, which can cause stunted growth and reduced crop yields. To address this deficiency, farmers may use phosphorus fertilizers, which are specifically formulated to make phosphorus more available to plants in acidic soil.