Soil fertility study reveals critical nutrient deficiencies in pea growing regions.
The study looked at soil fertility in pea-growing areas of Himachal Pradesh using GPS and GIS techniques. Soil samples were collected and analyzed for various properties like pH, nutrients, and organic carbon. The results showed that the soil was mostly acidic to neutral, with medium to high organic carbon levels. Many samples were deficient in nitrogen and zinc, while others had moderate levels of potassium, copper, and zinc. The study found that soil pH and calcium levels were less variable, while nutrients like nitrogen, calcium, magnesium, iron, and manganese showed moderate variability. Electrical conductivity, organic carbon, and other nutrients were highly variable. This information can help farmers make better decisions about fertilizer use and crop rotation.