After reading this article you will learn about the features of soil found in agro-ecological sub-regions of West Bengal. 1. The Warm Humid Agro-Ecological Sub-Region: The warm humid agro-ecological sub-region covers the mountainous region of Darjeeling District. It occupies an area of 0.26 m ha, representing 2.9 per cent of the total geographical area of the state. Soils of this [...]
This article throws light upon the eleven main types of soil problems faced in West Bengal. The types are: 1. Soil Depth Limitations 2. Soil Drainage Limitations 3. Water Erosion Problem 4. Soil Salinity Problem 5. Soil Texture Limitation 6. Waterlogging Problem 7. Surface Flooding Problem 8. Overall Soil Degradation 9. Soil Erosion 10. Land Slide Problem in West Bengal [...]
This article throws light upon the seven main types of soils found in various regions of West Bengal. The types are: 1. Laterite and Lateritic Soils 2. Red Soils 3. Alluvial Soils 4. Coastal Soils 5. Terai Soil 6. Colluvial and Skeletal Soils 7. Transition Soils. Type # 1. Laterite and Lateritic Soils: These soils occur in the districts of [...]