MACRONUTRIENT STATUS OF DIFFERENT LAND USES IN SOILS OF NORTH WESTERN HIMALAYAS, H.P-INDIA.

  • Ph.D Doctoral Scholar, Department of Soil Science H.P. Krishi Vishavavidyala, Palampur 176062, India.
  • Principle Scientist, (Soil Science) Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sirmour at Dhaulakuan (H.P.) 173031.
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The present study is an attempt to assess macronutrient (N, P, and K) status in soils of North Western Spiti Valley Himalayas by calculating nutrition Index (NI). The study is based on 71 representative surface (0-15cm) and subsurface (15-30 cm) soil samples were collected randomly from cultivated and pasture lands using stainless steel spatula, shovel and spade. Based on results, soils were found sandy loam to sandy clay loam in texture and slightly alkaline in their reaction (pH 7.7-8.1). Available N contents were in low category whereas, P and K were found in medium category. Macronutrients decreased in the sub-surface soils mainly due to continuous addition of organic matter and frequent applications of fertilizers. The study shall be of great significance not only in understanding the agricultural resource base of the region but will also provide a new strategy to curb malnutrition which is prevalent in the area and will develop focus for its optimum use.

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[Ravinder Kumar and S. S. Paliyal. (2017); MACRONUTRIENT STATUS OF DIFFERENT LAND USES IN SOILS OF NORTH WESTERN HIMALAYAS, H.P-INDIA. Int. J. of Adv. Res. 5 (Jun). 1582-1586] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com

RAVINDER KUMAR
Ph.D Scholar Soil Science, CSKHPKV, Palampur

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Article DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/4575      
DOI URL: https://dx.doi.org/10.21474/IJAR01/4575

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