Vol. 10, Issue 10 (2021)

Author(s):
Jyotiranjan Jena, Tarence Thomas and Raghunandan S Khatana

Abstract:
An investigation on GPS based soil physico-chemical properties of three different block (Bhograi, Jaleswar, Sadar) of Balasore district was under taken during the year 2019-20. 27 soil samples were collected at three different depth (0-15, 15-30, 30-40 cm) and analysed at the department of soil science and agricultural chemistry, NAI, SHUATS. The soils were slightly acidic in reaction (pH 5.5-6.5). The electrical conductivity of soil of entire studied area were less than 1 dS m^-1. The soil organic carbon status was low to medium, ranges from 0.27 to 0.78%. The available nitrogen content of entire studied area was low (106 to172.47 kg ha^-1). The available Olsen phosphorus and potassium content varied in between 4.75 to23.48 kg ha^-1 and 77.50 to 244.21 kg ha^-1. The exchangeable Ca and Mg ranges from 2.93-10.87 and 1.27 to 4.77 cmol (p⁺) kg^-1. The sulphur content of soil ranged from 3.75 -7.50 mg kg^-1. The fertility data base would be very useful for extension functionaries, agricultural officers, scientist and above all the farmers for a sustainable crop production.