RESEARCH PROJECT RESEARCH QUESTION: How does the level of acid in a soil effect plant growth and yield? METHOD: First potting mix was put into twelve equally sized pots. The pots will be divided into three groups of four pots. Three of the four groups was treated with solutions of water and hydrochloric acids, these solutions were of varying degrees of acidity. The first group will be the control and therefore will be untreated. The …showed first 75 words of 333 total…

…showed last 75 words of 333 total…was conducted at the CSIRO site where I found a similar research project on soil acidity. Department of Agriculture- consulting with the soils officer about setting up a trial. I also received photocopying of useful information on soil acidity. Consultation from Agriculture teacher- The class teacher provided information about restrictions on the school farm. Contacted Agronomist- The agronimist that I consulted was an ex research scientist and helped with the setting up of the project.