SOIL AND PLANT ANALYSIS (1+1)

FAQ's

1. Indicate the cementing materials that are usually observed in red soils with sub soil hard pan.
Answer: Oxides of Fe and Al and CaCO3

2. Enlist the ill effects of surface crusting.
Answer: a. Prevents germination of seeds
b. Retards root growth
c. Poor infiltration
d. Accelerates surface run off
e. Poor aeration at rhizosphere
f. Affects nodulation in leguminous crops

3. Indicate few fruit crops suitable for shallow soils.
Answer: Mango, Ber, Fig, Country goose berry