Vol. 11, Special Issue 2 (2022)

Author(s):
Nilesh S Paragi, Laxman Kumawat, MB Viradiya and Gharsiram

Abstract:
A study was undertaken to assess the status of available micro nutrients in soils of Mahisagar district of Gujarat. Total 180 surface (0-15 cm) soil samples were collected from cultivated farmer’s fields of 6 talukas of Mahisagar district during April- May 2018. The soil samples were analyzed for DTPA-extractable Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu. The DTPA-extractable Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu content in these soils ranged from 1.89 to 39.22, 3.96 to 32.46, 0.22 to 5.91 and 0.05 to 6.79 with their corresponding mean values of 15.14, 11.59, 1.64 and 1.53 mg kg^-1, respectively. Overall, nutrient index values for available Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu were 2.53, 2.55, 2.61 and 2.81 in soils of Mahisagar district which very high fertility status.