Overview

This work seeks to furnish the soil testing laboratory with enduring technical literature on various aspects of soil testing, such as testing methods and fertilizer recommendation formulations, etc. The book has been carefully planned and offers detailed information on the major soil types found in India, their composition, plant nutrients, and their functions, as well as typical nutrient deficiency symptoms in plants. Additionally, it covers the procedures for collecting samples and the methods of analysis. This book presents analytical concepts on nutrients, including principles, materials, equipment, methods, calculations, and interpretations, using clear and easily understandable language that enhances the clarity of the analytical methods employed. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for soil testing in research laboratories, helping to advance research and prepare Soil Health Cards for farmers.

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Author:   Rahul Dev Behera
Publisher:   New India Publishing Agency
Imprint:   New India Publishing Agency
Dimensions:   Width: 1.10cm , Height: 22.90cm , Length: 15.20cm
Weight:   0.295kg
ISBN:  

9789394490437

ISBN 10:   9394490434
Pages:   108
Publication Date:   08 June 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1. Collection of Soil Sample 2. Processing of the Soil Samples 3. Determination of Soil Texture by Feel Method 4. Determination of Bulk Density, Particle Density and Pore Space in given Soil 5. Determination of Water Stable Aggregates 6. Soil Moisture Determination 7. Determiantion of the Field Capacity of Soil 8. Determination of the Infiltration Rate of Water by Double Ring Infiltrometer Method 9. Determination of the Maximum Water Holding Capacity of the Soil 10. Determination of Soil Texture by Bouyoucos Hydrometer Method 11. Analytical Chemistry-Basic Concepts and Calculations 12. Determination of Electrical Conductivity of Soil 13. Determination of Organic Carbon in Soil by Walkley: Black Method 14. Determination of Lime Requirement by Woodruff Buffer Method 15. Determination of Neutralizing Value of Sample 16. Determination of Available Nitrogen by Kjeldahl Method 17. Determination of Available Phosphorous in Soil by Brays-1 Method 18. Determination of Available Phosphorous in Soil by Olsens Method 19. Determination of Available Potassium in Soil 20. Determination of Exchangeable Calcium in Soil 21. Determination of Exchangeable Magnesium in Soil 22. Determination of Available Sulphur in Soil by Turbidimetric Method 23. Determination of Available Sulphur in Soil by Seed Solution Method 24. Determination of Available Fe, Mn, Cu & Zn in Soil 25. Determination of Exchange Acidity in Soil 26. Preparation of Indicators 27. Determination of Nitrogen in Plant Sample 28. Determination of Phosphorous in Plant Sample 29. Determination of Potassium in Plant Sample 30. Determination of Sulphur in Plant Sample 31. Determination of Calcium in Plant Sample 32. Determination of Magnesium in Plant Sample

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Rahul Dev Behera, Ph.D, SMS (Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry), Krishi Vigyan Kendra Bolangir, Odisha University of Agricultural Technology, Odisha-751 003, India.

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