In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Definition of Soil Fertility 2. Types of Soil Fertility 3. Factors Affecting Soil Fertility. Definition of Soil Fertility: Soil fertility may be defined as the inherent capacity of soil to supply plant nutrients in adequate amount and suitable proportion and free from toxic substances. Soil productivity is the ability of the soil [...]
The following article will guide you about:- 1. How to Manage Soil Fertility for Rice Based Cropping System 2. How to Manage Soil Fertility for Cotton Based Cropping System 3. How to Manage Soil Fertility in Dryland Farming. How to Manage Soil Fertility for Rice Based Cropping System: Among the food crops in India, rice is the major cereal crop [...]
Productivity of crops depends on adequate supply of nutrients from the soil. Generally, the quantity of nutrients removed by the crop (nutrient uptake) is much greater than the quantity of applied nutrients resulting in poor fertility status of soils. Hence, to improve the fertility status of soil and to sustain the productivity of crops, soil fertility evaluation is inevitable. This [...]