Characterization and Classification of Guava Growing Soils Based on Different Geomorphic Units in North-East Haryana, India
2025
Dharam Pal | M.K. Sharma | R.S. Garhwal | Dinesh
In order to characterize and classify the soils of the experimental area the morphological characteristics of guava growing soils were evaluated at CCS HAU, Hissar, Haryana, India during the year 2021-23. For this, fifteen guava orchards were identified based on the parameters such as varied physiographic features and guava dominance. The soil profiles were excavated from the selected orchards and examined for morphological features in the field as per the procedure outlined in Soil Survey Manual, 2017. On the basis data obtained regarding morphological features of the soil pedons, the experimental area was diffentiated into two geomorphic unis i.e. the recent and old alluvial plains. The results obtained revealed that all the soil pedons exhibit A-(B)-C horizons except for pedons 4, 5, 7 and 13. The dominant colour of all the soil pedons was yellowish brown with hue 5 and 10YR, the value ranged between 3 and 6, whereas chroma between 1 and 6. The soil pedons were varied from structureless to strong and fine to coarse sub-angular blocky structure. The consistency of these soils varied from NSNP to VSVP. Root biomass declined with the depth which might be due to limited biological activity, aeration and soil management factors in the lower depths. Coarse fragments were absent almost in all pedons. Based on morphological properties recorded, the soils of the experimental area were classed under three major orders viz. Inceptisols, Entisols and Alfisols. Thus, the investigation is the base for further pedological researches on land use planning for horticultural crops and their management.
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