Vol. 8, Issue 3 (2020)
Influence of nutrient management practices and cropping systems on soil properties and total organic carbon content in a Vertisol
Author(s): BS Parimala, M Hebbara and SA Gaddanakeri
Abstract: Soil properties and soil carbon sequestration potentials as influenced by nutrient management practices and cropping systems practiced over a period of five years in a Vertisol was monitored during 2017-18. The study revealed that, nutrient management practices showed greater impact on soil parameters studied than cropping systems. The 100 % organic farming practice significantly improved the soil physical properties viz; bulk density, porosity, aggregate stability and moisture retention compared to 100 % inorganic farming. Total organic carbon at 0-5, 5-15 and 15-30 cm was significantly higher in 100 % organic farming (14.8, 14.5 and 13.6 mg kg-1, respectively) and greengram-safflower cropping system (14.4, 13.8 and 13.2 mg kg-1, respectively). In general, many soil properties were significantly enhanced due to 100 % organic farming in greengram-safflower sequence cropping system.
DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i3v.9427
Pages: 1621-1625 | 454 Views 75 Downloads
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BS Parimala, M Hebbara, SA Gaddanakeri. Influence of nutrient management practices and cropping systems on soil properties and total organic carbon content in a Vertisol. Int J Chem Stud 2020;8(3):1621-1625. DOI: 10.22271/chemi.2020.v8.i3v.9427
