The soil samples were collected from Northern Jalgaon district of Maharashtra including Jalgaon, Bhusawal, Raver, Yawal and Muktainagar Tehsil and analyzed at College of Agriculture, Muktainagar, Dist. Jalgaon, MS, India during summer season of 2024. This study investigated to know the status of different types of available macro (N, P and K) and micronutrients (Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn) in soil. As Jalgaon district is located in the northwest region of Maharashtra, India at location Between 20° and 21° North latitudes and 74° 55′ to 76° 28′ East longitudes surrounded by Satpuda Hills to the north, Aurangabad and Nashik district to the south, Madhya Pradesh state and Buldhana district to the east, and Dhule district to the west with total geographical area of 11,765 sq km. This region is well known for Banana crop production, continuous use of fertilizers and high yielding varieties of Banana crop have led to depletion of natural soil nutrients and soil fertility. Total 25 soil samples randomly collected and analyzed for the basic parameters viz. pH, EC, OC and CaCO3. The macro nutrients N, P and K also the micro nutrients like Cu, Fe, Mn and Zn were analyzed by using atomic absorption spectrophotometer. Analysis revealed that the soils were medium to deep black in colour, poor to medium drained, with slightly alkaline pH, medium in organic carbon and average range in EC suitable for crop production. Also found insufficient amount of macro and micro nutrient in soil. The findings suggest that, this information could aid in decision making for application of plant nutrients (macro and micro nutrients) for higher monetary returns to the farmers and extension functionaries in northern part of Jalgaon district of Maharashtra

Jalgaon District, Tehsil, Macro and Micro nutrients, Vertisols, Soil fertility

Based on the findings of the study, it can be said that the primary factors influencing the availability of macronutrients and micronutrients are the pH, EC, OC, and CaCO3 of the soil. Although there is deficit of iron among the micronutrients, zinc is a key problem and has to be used with fertilizers to increase crop productivity. In terms of soil reactivity, these soils were neutral to alkaline, and their salinity was within an acceptable range. Low to medium organic carbon concentration, calcareous to non-calcareous, with certain soil samples having a high calcareous content. Phosphorus is abundant and available nitrogen is quite limited, necessitating organic compost with a low K content

Ravindra Jadhav, Prasad Margal and Nihal Titirmare (2025). Studies on Macro and Micronutrient Status in Vertisols of Northern Tahasils of Jalgaon District of Maharashtra, India. Biological Forum, 17(7): 36-39