Uncovering the Impact of Erosion Conservation Techiques on Soil Attributes in Shivaliks of Lower Himalayas of Jammu, India

Vivak M. Arya *

Division of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, J&K, India.

Meena Yadav

Division of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, J&K, India.

Vikas Sharma

Division of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, J&K, India.

Rajeev Bharat

Division of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, J&K, India.

M. Iqbal Jeelani Bhat

Division of Agricultural Statistics, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Kashmir, J&K, India.

Altaf Hussain

Division of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, J&K, India.

Haziq Shabir

Division of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu, J&K, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

The present study uncovering the impact of erosion conservation techniques on soil attributes in Shivaliks of lower Himalayas of Jammu. Soil erosion is considered as the main cause of land degradation in hilly areas espially in outer Himalayas. Although the problem persisted on the earth for a longer period, it has become severe in recent times due to increased man-environment interactions. The study was conducted in 2021 at the Merth village of Jammu and Kashmir, India, which is situated in the Kathua district. The catchment area investigated had a clay loam texture and a slope gradient of 3-6%, with a total area of 24.8 acres. The result shows that mean value of bulk density under various erosion control techniques was highest in overgrazing prevention (1.40g cm-3) followed by perimeter runoff control, terrace farming and contour plowing and was lowest in cover crop (1.33g cm-3). The carbon content also increased with the and was highest under cover crop. Carbon act as bridge between nutrient, water and soil. The study strongly recommends adoption of resource conservation techniques for reducing soil erosion & water conservation in submontane Shivaliks.

Keywords: Erosion conservation modules, bulk density, infiltration rate, water holding capacity


How to Cite

Arya , Vivak M., Meena Yadav, Vikas Sharma, Rajeev Bharat, M. Iqbal Jeelani Bhat, Altaf Hussain, and Haziq Shabir. 2023. “Uncovering the Impact of Erosion Conservation Techiques on Soil Attributes in Shivaliks of Lower Himalayas of Jammu, India”. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 35 (17):220-30. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i173202.