Assessment of Physico-chemical Properties on Soil from Different Blocks of Komaram Bheem, Asifabad District, Telangana, India

Mani Teja Chepuri

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, India.

Ram Bharose *

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, India.

Tarence Thomas

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, India.

Neha Toppo

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

The objectives of this study were to examine the results of 12 sampling locations and determine the availability of macronutrients in the soil of these soil samples. Soil samples were collected at the depth of 0-15 cm and 15-30 cm respectively. Soil textural classes were Sandy clay loam. The Water Holding Capacity varies from (38.24 to 45.84%), Bulk Density varies from (1.32 Mg m-3 to 1.48 Mg m-3). Particle Density varies from (2.31 Mg m-3 to 2.45 Mg m-3). The soil was reported to be in good physical condition, with % Pore Space (43.49% to 49.16%). The pH of soil is alkaline in nature (7.25 to 8.92) and the Electrical Conductivity (0.18 to 0.48 dSm1) was suitable for all crops. Organic carbon was found low to medium (0.33 to 0.48%) these soils had low nitrogen levels (200.00 kg ha-1 to 220.00 kg ha-1). Phosphorus (16.24 kg ha-1 to 26.58 kg ha1) is found medium to high. Potassium (225.24 kg ha-1 to 277.51 kg ha-1) is found medium in range. Calcium (4.02 to 5.45 meq 100g-1) and Magnesium (1.92 to 2.76 meq 100g-1) are sufficient in this soil. There is an including awareness of the need to pay greater attention in the role of macronutrients enhancement in the soil for good soil health and proper nutrition of plant so as to attain optimum economic yield and soil is suitable for all major tropical and sub-tropical crops.

Keywords: Komaram Bheem Asifabad district, physico-chemical properties, soil health, nutrient availability


How to Cite

Chepuri , Mani Teja, Ram Bharose, Tarence Thomas, and Neha Toppo. 2023. “Assessment of Physico-Chemical Properties on Soil from Different Blocks of Komaram Bheem, Asifabad District, Telangana, India”. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 35 (17):459-66. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2023/v35i173230.