Evaluating the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Soil from Several Blocks in Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India

Adarsh Pandey

Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Tarence Thomas

Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Ram Bharose

Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Kamlendra Kumar *

Department of Soil Science and Agriculture Chemistry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Ashima Thomas

Department of Agro-Food Science and Technologies, University of Bologna, Italy.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

An evaluation of the physical-chemical characteristics of soil was conducted in 2023–24 in several blocks within the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. This study's main goals were to assess the physico-chemical characteristics of soil in several blocks in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur District in ord`er to ascertain the soil's macronutrient availability. Samples of soil were taken at three different depths: 0–15 cm, 15–30 cm, and 30-45 cm. Sandy loam was the textural class of soil. 1.17 mg m-3 to 1.44 mg m-3 is the bulk density. Density of Particles (2.22 - 2.48 mg m-3). Pore Space Percentage (42.78% to 48.00%). It was evident that the soil had good physical conditions, an alkaline pH range of 7.43 to 8.15, a good water holding capacity (39.92 to 45.76%), and and all crops could benefit from the electrical conductivity (0.21 to 0.34 dSm-1). Organic carbon content in these soils is modest (0.27 to 0.38%). All villages have a medium nitrogen range (250 kg ha-1 to 380 kg ha-1). All villages have a medium phosphorus level (22.53 kg ha-1 to 37.49 kg ha1). (148.43 kg ha-1 to 282.4 kg ha-1) of potassium. is high in one place and medium in eight others.

Keywords: Mirzapur DISTRICT, Mirzapur, block, physico-chemical properties, soil health, Uttar Pradesh


How to Cite

Pandey, Adarsh, Tarence Thomas, Ram Bharose, Kamlendra Kumar, and Ashima Thomas. 2024. “Evaluating the Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Soil from Several Blocks in Mirzapur District, Uttar Pradesh, India”. International Journal of Plant & Soil Science 36 (6):740-48. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i64679.