Department of Soil Science, H.P. Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Palampur, Himachal Pradesh, 176062.
Eight soil series were identified in the valley of Soan river. The soils are alluvial, light textured, generally deep and neutral to saline. Taxonomically the soils are Entisols and Inceptisols. The productivity potential of these soils is fair to good and could further be improved by adopting fertilizer and manuring schedule.
Alluvial, morphological, physicochemical characteristics, taxonomy and productivity evaluation
