In order to study the soil status of Keshorai Patan area which is irrigated and highly potential, ten sites were selected to collect the soil samples for analysis. The samples were collected from the root zone (0–30 cm depth). The samples were dried and properly ground to get analyzed. Salinity of soils was measured in terms of soluble salts i.e. electrical conductivity of soil and sodicity is measured as Sodium Adsorption Ratio i.e. Sodium content is the soil.
After soil analysis it may be concluded that out of ten sites two sites were found saline-non sodic. These sites are the soils of Mangi Lal's field and Om Prakash's field No. 1. This type of salinity can be removed by simple leaching with irrigation water. One site i.e. the soil of Om Prakash's field No.2 is saline-sodic. This type of soil isameliorated by leaching with water then application of gypsum as per G.R. of soil followed by 2–3 leaching with water. Addition of organic manures to maintain the nutrient status of soil is necessary. In the last but not least there should be provision of proper drainage otherwise, with the lapse of time again salinity and/orsodicity will develop.
AR, SSP, EC, Ca2+, Mg2+ etc
