Vegetos- An International Journal of Plant Research

  • Year: 2005
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue: 1and2

Soil Study of Yamuna Ravine of District Mathura

  • Author:
  • J.S. Parihar2, Renu Sharma1, V.K. Vatsa3
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 113 to 115

2Dept. of Botany, G.D.H.G. College, Moradabad.

1Department of Botany, B.S.A. College, Mathura–281 004.

3Dept. of Botany, Hindu College, Moradabad.

Abstract

It was observed that the percentage of clay and silt, organic carbon, water holding capacity, available Phosphorus and Potassium was higher in advanced condition than worst condition. Root and shoot characteristic with respect to its ability as protector and binder of soil, Saccharum munja Roxb. proved best and followed byDesmostachya bipinnata (L.) Stapf. andIpomoea fistulosa Mart. ex Choisy. in that order.

Keywords

Pedology, Edaphic factor, Ravine