Vol. 11, Special Issue 1 (2022)

Author(s):
Chetan Kumar Dotaniya, Brij Lal Lakaria, Muneshwar Singh, Yogesh Sharma, Bharat Prakash Meena, Mohan Lal Dotaniya, Ashis Kumar Biswas, Ashok Kumar Patra and Rajesh Kumar Doutaniya

Abstract:
Enhancing the crop yield potential of soil by mediating the soil fertility status of soil to feed the growing population. Linking potassium (K) balance to soil fertility creates a valuable indicator for sustainability assessment in agricultural land-use systems. It is crucial for the efficient use of K resources and resource sustainability to realize soil K balance status in India. Performance was evaluated in terms of soil properties and K Balance in soil under different treatments. At crop harvest, the physico-chemical characteristics of the soil were also evaluated. Among the various modules, (1) application of 75% STCR dose + FYM @ 5t ha^-1 to maize followed by 100% P only to chickpea and (2) application of FYM @ 20t ha^-1 to maize followed by FYM @ 5t ha^-1 to chickpea increased the K Balance in soil and improved soil physico-chemical properties. Such studies are important for balance application of K fertilizer during the crop production.