Department of Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh – 362 001 (Gujarat).
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The five representative soil pedons were studied for characterization and evaluate for soil-site suitability for groundnut in the soils of Uben Irrigation Command Area of Saurashtra region in Gujarat. All the soils were found dominance of clay (26.4 to 39.8 per cent) and finer in texture. The soils were found clay loam to clayey in texture. The soils are moderately alkaline reaction and calcareous in nature. The soils were found low in available nitrogen, medium in phosphorus and high in potash content. The soils of Vertic Calciustepts [Minor-1, Bava Pipalia (P1) and Minor-4, Arabtimbadi (P2)], Vertic Haplustepts [Minor-6, Arabtimbadi (P3)] and Lithic Ustorthents [RBMC, Pipalva (P4)] and Typic Haplustepts (Minor-9, Chowki(P5) are moderately suitable (S2) for groundnut cultivation. The soil-site characteristics such as drainage, texture and soil fertility appeared to be most striking factors influencing the crop response.
Pedon, Ustic, Isohyperthermic, Piedmont, Soil morphology, Soil Taxonomy, Soil-site suitability, Hydraulic property
