Abstract
The present study was carried out in Khambhat, Gujarat, to study the different soil properties affected by salinity. The effects of soil salinity comprise low agricultural productivity, low economic returns, soil erosion or desertification. The assessment of this type soil is important to adopt appropriate management practices for reducing salinity from the soil. Soil samples were collected seasonally from different villages of Khambhat taluka. Soil samples were assessed for the physico-chemical parameters such as moisture content, pH, electric conductivity (EC), water holding capacity (WHC), soil texture, organic carbon (OC), organic matter (OM),nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients such as Cu, Zn, Fe, Mn. As observed in the results of pH (9.88), EC (9.45 dSm-1) and sodium (8565.15 µgkg-1) which is found higher in winter season. The available potassium, magnesium and calcium ranged from 315.17-1567 kgha-1, 1207.56-3120.37 mgkg-1 and 2346-4567.65 mgkg-1, respectively. The concentrations of micro-nutrients (Cu, Zn & Fe) were lower or limited in the soils of Khambhat taluka. Seasonal variations in soil properties are also important for future work. This present study helps to identify the soil nutrient availability and limiting factors for the crop production in these villages of Khambhat.
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