Spatial mapping of soil properties in Konkan region of India experiencing anthropogenic onslaught.

ABSTRACT: Soils of Indian Konkan region, part of ecologically sensitive Western Ghats have been subjected to anthropogenic activities of late. This has endangered the ecological security through conspicuous losses in topsoil quality. The rationale of the present study was to map the soil properties and create management zones for ensuring food and nutritional security. The study was conducted in South Goa district of the state of Goa located in Konkan region. A total of 258 geo-referenced soil samples were collected and analyzed for pH, EC, SOC, available N, P, K and DTPA extractable micronutrients viz., Zn, Cu, Fe and Mn. Soil pH was found to be in acidic range. A wide variability existed in SOC content ranging from 0.12-5.85%. EC was mostly neutral with mean value 0.08±0.37 dSm-1, while available

SUBMITTER: Verma RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7894947 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature