Soil, Plant and Water Analysis of Horticulture Crops

Chittaranjan Sarangi (Author)

9789386546081

Hardback, published 8 September 2017

126 pages
25 x 15 x 1.5 cm, 0.39 kg

Agricultural, horticultural, forestry, and fodder production, among other endeavors aimed at meeting the needs of a growing population, present significant challenges for the management of natural resources. The pursuit of short-term gains at the expense of sustainability disrupts the delicate balance of the earths forces and processes, posing a threat to its inhabitants. To address this issue, it is crucial to gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles of soil, plant, and water analysis as applied to horticulture. This understanding will facilitate the attainment of management objectives in harmony with nature. Designed as a textbook, this work will serve to educate learners on these principles, making it a valuable resource for students, planners, faculty members, and anyone else committed to achieving these goals.

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Soil Sampling - Importance, Methods of Sampling and Processing of Soil Samples
• 3. Plant Sampling, Importance, Methods of Sampling and Processing of Plant Samples
• 4. Hydraulic Conductivity, Darcys Law and Termination of Hydraulic Conductivity
• 5. Renewal of Gases in Soil and Their Abundance
• 6. Measurement of Oxygen Diffusion Rate (ODR) &
  Redox Potential
• 7. Use of Radio Tracer Techniques in Soil Fertility Evaluation &
  Radio Tracer Technology Application in Plant Nutrient Studies
• 8. Soil Microorganisms and Their Importance
• 9. Saline, Alkali, Acid, Waterlogged and Sandy Soils: Their Appraisal and Management
• 10. Chemical and mineralogical Composition of Important Horticultural Crops
• 11. Leaf Analysis, Standards and Index Tissues of Different Crops and Interpretation of Leaf Analytical Values
• 12. Rapid Tissue Tests for Soil and Plant
• 13. Quality of Irrigation Water
• 14. Management of Poor Quality Irrigation Water in Crop Management
• 15. Soil and Water Pollution