Evaluation of Physico-chemical Properties of Soil from Different Blocks of Kaimur District, Bihar, India

Author: Ajit Kumar Singh, Tarence Thomas, Narendra Swaroop and Tarun Kumar

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Abstract

An appraisement of Physico-chemical properties of the soil of ‘Kaimur District’ an allied area of Bihar was carried out in 2020-2021. The Prime objectives of this study was to carried out the survey, collection of information of sampling sites and analysis of physical properties of soil and macro-micro nutrient status and its relation to various chemical properties of soil. For assessment 9 sampling sites were selected. Soil samples were collected with respect of depth of 0-15 cm, 15-30 cm, and 30-45 cm and analyzed the Physico-chemical properties and nutrient status of the soil. The study revealed that particle density ranges from 2.61 to 2.85 Mg m-3, bulk density ranges from 1.05 to 1.33 Mg m-3, water retaining capacity ranges from 37.44% to 63.94%. Soil textural classes were clay loam, sandy loam and sandy clay loam. The pH value ranges from 6.09 to 8.28 and electrical conductivity ranged from 0.07 dS m-1 to 0.29 dS m-1. Nitrogen (N), Phosphorus (P), Potassium (K) ranged from 22

Keywords

Kaimur district, physico-chemical properties, Tropical crops, yield etc.

Conclusion

The foothills of Kaimur consist of alluvial soil and are naturally fertile. Soil nutrients decreases with increasing of depths because of the plant uptake and leaching. Amount of organic matter was medium in soil. pH of the soil plays an important role in soil, amount of macro and micro nutrients present in soil depends on ranges of pH. Based on this analysis soil from Kaimur district was good for cultivation and soil is having good fertility and productivity. Wheat, paddy, arhar, gram, lentil, lineseed, mustard and vegetables like tomato, brinjal, chilli, broad beans, cabbage and cauliflower can grow. Strategies to feed the expanding population in the study area will have to seek a sustainable solution that better addresses integrated soil management. To improve the soil health and reduce the cost of cultivation, the proper integrated soil management should be practices. Use of organic fertilizer and proper agronomic practices help in improving the soil health.

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How to cite this article

Singh, A.K., Thomas, T., Swaroop, N. and Kumar, T. (2021). Evaluation of Physico-chemical Properties of Soil from Different Blocks of Kaimur District, Bihar, India. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(3): 543-549.