Effect of Soil Texture and Grass Cover on Soil Erosion in Foot-hill Soils of Punjab

The effect of soil texture and grass cover on water erosion in the foot-hill soils of Punjab was studied. Soils with grass cover showed more run-off but much less soil loss per unit of water lost as run-off than the cultivated but bare soils. Run-off and soil loss increased with increase in the fineness of soil texture. Sands and loamy sands which form major textural groups in this area are less erodible. The studies show that those soil management practices which increase water intake rate should be followed in these soils.