Soil Quality and Fibrous Mineral in Black Soils of Maharashtra

Bhattacharyya, T.; Ray, S.K.; Chandran, P.; Karthikeyan, K.; Pal, Dilip Kumar

doi:10.18520/cs/v115/i3/482-492

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“…Comparable concentrations of EC in the soil have been reported in other regions (Min et al., 2019; Rupakheti et al., 2021). The concentration of OC in the soil ranged from 66 to 372 mg kg −1 , with a mean value of 183 mg kg −1 , comparable to those reported in other Indian soils (Bhattacharya et al., 2008; Sheikh et al., 2009). The CC content was in the 51−310 mg kg −1 interval, with a mean value of 128 mg kg −1 .…”

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“…The soil inorganic carbon (CC) is not only critical for the soil to perform its productivity and environmental functions but also plays an important role in the global C‐cycle. Calcium carbonate plays a dominant role in modifying the physical, chemical, and biological properties and the behavior of plant nutrients in the soil (Bhattacharyya et al., 2008).…”

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Urban soil quality of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Rajak

Patel

Jaiswal

et al. 2022

Environmental Quality Mgmt

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Soil quality in urban areas in India is degraded due to multiple anthropogenic activities. The objectives of this work are to determine the concentration variations, toxicity, and sources of carbons, metals, and ions in the surface soil of Raipur, the industrialized capital city of Chhattisgarh state, India. High concentrations of Al, K, Ca, Ti, Fe, and elemental carbon (EC) were registered. Relatively lower concentrations of V, Cr, Mn, Ni, Cu, Zn, Sr, Ba, Pb, organic carbon (OC), and carbonate carbon (CC), as well as ions (viz. F–, Cl–, NO3–, SO42–, Na+, K+, Mg2+, and Ca2+), were also recorded. EC was found to be one of the major pollutants, although enrichment factors pointed to high contamination with SO42–, K+, Mg2+, Cr, Mn, and Pb; and extreme contamination with NO3– and Ca2+. The spatial and temporal variations, enrichment factors, toxicity, and sources of the chemical species detected in the soil are discussed.

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Urban soil quality of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Rajak

Patel

Jaiswal

et al. 2022

Environmental Quality Mgmt

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“…In the clay-rich soils of semi-arid central India, pedogenic CaCO 3 formation results in simultaneous development of sodicity throughout the soil depth. The accumulation of soil inorganic carbon (SIC) in terms of pedogenic CaCO 3 production in soils has been seen as having negative impacts since it reduces soil productivity (Bhattacharyya et al, 2004(Bhattacharyya et al, , 2008Pal, 2019;Srivastava et al, 2002). The creation of pedogenic CaCO 3 in arid climates raises the pH and the relative quantity of sodium ions (Na + ) in both soil exchange sites and solution, causing fine clay particles to disperse.…”

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Soil degradation and mitigation in agricultural lands in the Indian Anthropocene

Bhattacharyya

Bhatia

Ghosh

et al. 2023

European J Soil Science

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Current widespread and intensive soil degradation in India has been driven by unprecedented levels of population growth, large‐scale industrialization, high‐yield agriculture, urban sprawl and the spread of human infrastructure. The damage caused to managed and natural systems by soil degradation threatens livelihoods and local services and leads to national socio‐economic disruption. Human‐induced soil degradation results from land clearing and deforestation, inappropriate agricultural practices, improper management of industrial effluents and wastes, careless management of forests, surface mining, urban sprawl, and ill‐planned commercial and industrial development. Of these, inappropriate agricultural practices, including excessive tillage and use of heavy machinery, over‐grazing, excessive and unbalanced use of inorganic fertilizers, poor irrigation and water management techniques, pesticide overuse, inadequate crop residue and/or organic carbon inputs, and poor crop cycle planning, account for nearly 40% (121 Mha) of land degradation across India. Globally, human activities related to agriculture contribute to the transgression of four of the nine Planetary Boundaries proposed by Rockström et al. (2009): Climate Change, Biodiversity Integrity, Land‐system Change, and altered Phosphorus and Nitrogen Biogeochemical Flows. This review focuses on how knowledge of soil processes in agriculture has developed in India over the past 10 years, and the potential of soil science to meet the objectives of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 2: Zero Hunger (End hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture), using the context of the four most relevant Planetary Boundaries as a framework. Solutions to mitigate soil degradation and improve soil health in different regions using conservation agricultural approaches have been proposed. Thus, in this review we (1) summarize the outputs of recent innovative research in India that has explored the impacts of soil degradation on four Planetary Boundaries (Climate Change, Biodiversity Loss, Land‐system Change, and altered Biogeochemical Flows of Phosphorus and Nitrogen) and vice‐versa; and (2) identify the knowledge gaps that require urgent attention to inform developing soil science research agendas in India, to advise policy makers, and to support those whose livelihoods rely on the land.

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“…Physical perturbations like wet tilling/pudding for paddy, excessive and repeated tillage for tuber crops, intensity of cultural practices, poor drainage also caused breakdown of soil structure and disturbances to habitat of soil biota (Basak and Mandal 2018). Under intensive cultivation, as occurs in Indo-Gangetic Plains and some parts of the country, all these problems are triggered with the burning of crop residues aggravating carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) losses and inflicting heat stress (Sharma et al 2015) Maize-wheat Exchangeable Ca, KMnO 4 oxidizable N, Olsen's P, NH 4 OAc extractable K and MBC Southern Deccan (Sharma et al 2008) Sorghum-mungbean Mean weight diameter, hydraulic conductivity, KMnO 4 oxidizable N, DTPA Zn, Cu and MBC Semi-arid Deccan basalt (Bhattacharyya et al 2018) Cotton-sugarcane/ chickpea/pigeonpea…”

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Soil quality and productivity improvement: Indian story

Basak

Mandal

Kumar

et al. 2021

Proc.Indian Natl. Sci. Acad.

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Restoration and improvement of soil quality is the prerequisite for ensuring agricultural productivity and food security in India. Although intensification enhanced food production, it led to a decline in factor productivity, health of environment, and an impairment in soil quality. The declined soil quality is manifested through impaired ecosystem services and also loss in yield and profitability. Soil organic C (SOC) is considered as the panacea for maintaining the soil quality through improved microbial activities, water availability and nutrient use efficiency. The present review emphasizes the need for maintenance of SOC content in Indian soils challenged with high oxidative loss out of high temperature, good moisture and cultivation led soil perturbations. Importance of balanced fertilization through soil test, integrated nutrient management, and adoption of innovative farming practices such as conservation agriculture for enhancement of SOC storage and consequent improvement in soil quality even under intensive cultivation in various agro-climatic regions of the country is emphasized.

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Soil Quality and Fibrous Mineral in Black Soils of Maharashtra

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Urban soil quality of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Urban soil quality of Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India

Soil degradation and mitigation in agricultural lands in the Indian Anthropocene

Soil quality and productivity improvement: Indian story

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