Response of Cratylia argentea to phosphorus and lime application in an acid soil

To verify the response of Cratylia argentea to the application of phosphorus and lime, na experiment was carried out in a greenhouse on an acid Oxisol soil, The experimental design was randomized blocks in a 7 x 3 factorial, with three replications. The rates of phosphorus application were: 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, 300 and 400 kg/ha of P2O5 4000 kg/ha of CaCO3 + MgCO3 (Ca:Mg = 4:1). The Cratylia argentea responded positively to the application of lime and phosphorus. This effect was more accentuated with the application of high rates of lime, when associated with high rates of phosphorus.