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- Title
Physicochemical Analysis for Reclamation of Soils of Tingroi Hills in Lunghar, Ukhrul District, Manipur, India.
- Authors
P., Jayanthi; R., Gaithuilung; Kazingmei, Pamshim
- Abstract
The study focussed on the assessment of physicochemical parameters of soil samples from Tingroi hills in Lunghar village of Ukhrul District in Manipur, to find out the possible reason for its infertile nature. The samples from the study sites along with control soils were collected and subjected to physicochemical parameter, macro and micro nutrient analyses. All the results were analyzed for its influence over the fertility factors of the soil and further compared with control soils to identify the factors responsible for its infertility. This was the first of its kind and a maiden attempt to study about the quality of the soil in order to enhance its fertility. The results showed that the acidic nature of the soil, shallow soil horizon; presence of high amount of Iron oxides; less Electrical Conductivity, fluctuating Cation Exchange Capacity and higher concentration of micro nutrients were the considerable factors. Based on the results, reclamation measures such as liming of soil, cropping pattern, sequence of cropping relevant to soil and environmental conditions, have been recommended. Hence the study have shown insights of the status of soil quality of Ukhrul District for its possible reclamation measures and also warrants for the need of continued monitoring to assess the complete soil profile in terms of all its physicochemical, biological and environmental factors and to devise management strategies, towards restoring the fertility of the soil.
- Publication
Universal Journal of Environmental Research & Technology, 2015, Vol 5, Issue 2, p101
- ISSN
2249-0256
- Publication type
Academic Journal