Physicochemical Analysis of Agricultural Soil and its Quality Based on Irrigated and Non-Irrigated Area in Ardhapur, India.

Abstract

A Physicochemical study of agricultural soil is based on minerals, nutrients and organic constituents present on upper layer of earth surface. Surface soil is not a single structure it is made up of complex weathered material from different rocks. It provides supports to the terrestrial life and it is main medium of plant growth. In this study we practice with soil quality and its analysis based on physicochemical properties present in 30 selected sampling sites in Ardhapur region. Analytical research based on various parameters like pH, Eclectic conductivity, Organic Carbon, Soil Moisture, Water holding capacity and Alkalinity. Laboratorial work is carried out in School of Earth Sciences, Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Nanded.

Soil sample were collected during February to May 2022 i.e., pre-monsoon period of from 30 selected villages in Ardhapur tehsil. The obtained result of irrigated soil samples showed pH range is 6.54-7.15, EC in range between 712-914 mS/cm, the percentage of Organic carbon is 0.30-0.35%, percentage of Soil moisture is 15-18%, and Water holding capacity is 61-66 %, Alkalinity of irrigated soil sample is in between 1.3-1.6 mg/lit.  and the non-irrigated soil samples result shows pH level is 7.38-7.65, EC in range between 747-957 mS/cm, OC is 0.39-0.49%, Soil moisture is 14-18%, Water holding capacity is 62-69% and Alkalinity in Non-irrigated soil sample is 1.3-1.6 mg/lit.