Aliyar Series – A New Series for Exploration in Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore Dt., Tamil Nadu

Author: C. Sudhalakshmi and R. Kumaraperumal

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Abstract

Soil series is the fundamental unit of soil classification. Achieving potential yields of crops relies on the native soil fertility status of the land which is tailored through appropriate crop management options developed for the soil series and cannot be generalized across pedons. Identification of new soil series and developing series specific management strategies is an essential pre requisite of precision agriculture. Three profiles were explored at Coconut Research Station, Aliyarnagar, the morphological and physico-chemical properties were assessed and correlated with the related soil series. Since the profiles at Aliyarnagar were diagnostically different from the already designated red calcareous soil series viz., Tulukkanur, Palladam and Palathurai series in attributes like depth, soil colour, texture, land use and vegetation, a new soil series viz., Aliyar (Alr) series was denominated. Crop management options viz., crop selection, irrigation and nutrient management can be mod

Keywords

Aliyar, Palathurai, Palladam, Soil series, Tulukkanur

Conclusion

During detailed soil survey, a new soils series was identified at Coconut Research Station, Aliyarnagar called Aliyar (Alr) Series which is diagnostically different from that of the already existing red calcareous soil series viz., Palladam series, Palathurai series and Tulukkanur series in attributes like soil colour, depth, texture and land use. The depth of the denominated soil series is 150+cm with strong to violent effervescence in the horizons when tested with dilute Hydrochloric acid indicating that it is intensely calcareous. Coconut, groundnut, cocoa, nutmeg and vegetables are the predominant crops of the series because of the sandy texture of the soil. The new series warrants specific management practices for achieving higher productivity in crops. The information will help the officials of the Soil Survey and Land Use Organization, Government of Tamil Nadu for further follow up during survey and for undertaking appropriate land use planning.

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Sudhalakshmi, C. and Kumaraperumal, R. (2021). Aliyar Series – A New Series for Exploration in Pollachi Taluk, Coimbatore Dt., Tamil Nadu. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(1): 684-689.