Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Allahabad-211007, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Online published on 2 May, 2018.
An evaluation of physical properties of soil of Rashmi block of Chittorgarh district, Rajasthan was carried out in 2016–17. Twelve sampling points in different villages were selected for the analysis. Soil samples were collected at depths of 0–15 and 15–30 cm. The colour of soil changed between the two depths of 0–15 and 15–30 cm at all the locations. There was also difference in colour of dry and wet soils. The study revealed that range of particle density was from 1.96 to 2.90 g/cm3, of bulk density from 1.05–1.25 g/cm3, of water retaining capacity from 55.88 to 68.75 per cent and of specific gravity from 1.31 to 2.41. The sand, silt and clay ranges were from 47.3 to 76.7, 5 to 34.5 and 18.2 to 36.5 per cent respectively. The results indicated that the soil of the surveyed area had good water holding capacity and physical condition. Thus it was suitable for almost all tropical and sub-tropical crops.
Physical properties, soil, colour, particle density, bulk density, water retaining capacity, texture, specific gravity
