1. Depth Wise Variability of Available N, P and K at Different Locations under Rice - Pea- Sugarcane Cropping System in Meerut District (U.P).
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Kumar, Vipin, Kumar, Satendra, Singh, Akansha, Dhyani, B. P., Shahi, U. P., Kumar, Mukesh, Purushottam, and Navsare, R. I.
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SOIL fertility ,PEAS ,RICE ,SUGARCANE ,SUGARCANE growing ,SOIL depth ,ELECTRIC conductivity ,CROPPING systems ,SOIL acidity - Abstract
Background: The research is based on the fertility status of the soil being affected year by year so here is a strategy to save the soil fertility level or soil health by the use of a leguminous cropping system. Methods: A study was conducted during 2018-2021 in the Meerut district of western Uttar Pradesh to evaluate the soil characterization of the rice - pea- sugarcane cropping system. The soil samples were analyzed for various parameters in the laboratory. The status of available NPK in soils and other soil properties like pH, electrical conductivity (EC) and organic carbon (OC) content were assessed. Result: Results reveal that the soils of the study area were neutral to strongly alkaline in reaction and non-saline in nature. Nutrient status regarding to the available nutrient in the surface (0-15 cm) and subsurface (15-30 cm) depth of soil indicate that soils are low in available N and medium in available P and K in surface and subsurface. A positive and significant correlation of NPK with organic matter content was found while significant and negative correlations exist between the soil pH. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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