Volume 4, Issue 6

Soil Analysis and Fertilizer Recommendations for Paddy Cultivars of Pentapadu Tehsil with Special Reference to Zinc.

Author

D. Madhava Sarma1*, B. Venkata Rao1, M. Vasantha Lakshmi2, B.Chakravarthi2, P.S.S. Sravanthi3 and T.V.S. Padmavathi3

Abstract

ORYZA SATIVA (Paddy) is the main cultivated crop in the Pentapadu mandal of Andhra Pradesh. Growth and yield of any crop depends on factors like soil fertility and nutrient availability from the soil, besides other soil properties. To know the soil characteristics of the study area, soil samples are collected and analyzed for physico-chemical characteristics like pH, EC, % OC, macronutrients and micronutrients. It has been found that, in most of the soils zinc is below the critical value. According to recent studies, zinc deficiency in soils of Andhra Pradesh is further expected to increase from the current 49% to 63% by the year 2025 as most of the marginal soils are being brought under cultivation. It is proposed to advise the stake holders about the results obtained in this analysis so that they can apply the fertilizers according to the need only. Sincere efforts are going on to convince farmers about the use of fertilizers basing on soil testing is a good practice. It is a practical tool for optimizing the use of fertilizers which leads to higher yields.

DOI

https://doi.org/10.62226/ijarst20150646

PAGES : 409-413 | 42 VIEWS | 83 DOWNLOADS

Download Full Article