Author : A.K. Sarkar
Publisher : NIPA GENX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS P. LTD.
ISBN 13 : 9381450382
Total Pages : 4 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (814 download)
Book Synopsis Acid Soils: Their Chemistry And Management by : A.K. Sarkar
Download or read book Acid Soils: Their Chemistry And Management written by A.K. Sarkar and published by NIPA GENX ELECTRONIC RESOURCES & SOLUTIONS P. LTD.. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Soil Acidity is one of the major intrinsic soil-related constraints limiting the production potential of these soils for crop growth. About 30 million hectares of cultivated land in the country is highly acidic with soil pH ranging from 4.5 to 5.5. Crop diversity, cropping intensity, crop productivity & profitability in these areas are very low, resulting in livelihood insecurity, poverty, and slow pace of development. The Chemistry of soil acidity has been one of the much researched domains in Soil Science. The book covers various management practices with practical application in the cultivation of these soils for diverse crops and cropping systems and plantation crops. Emphasis has been laid on amelioration of Acid soils and nutrient use in crops to improve the agricultural productivity. Problems and prospects of suitable soil amendments, their availability, quality and cost have been discussed in detail. s for the book have been written by scientists, who are engaged in this work for the past two to three decades. the “Way Forward” suggests the Technology and steps to be taken for managing such soils and the expected economic gain, so that the State Governments draw the needed Action Plan and implement them with all seriousness