Impact of fertilizers and amendments on soil chemical properties and status of primary macro nutrients at different depths after maize harvest in acid Alfisol
Keywords:
<i>Alfisol</i>, fertilizers, FYM, lime, maize, nutrientsAbstract
A field experiment was conducted in an on-going long-term fertilizer experiment (initiated during 1972) at Palampur using randomized block design comprising eleven treatments, replicated thrice to study the effects of various fertilizer treatments, along with application of farmyard manure and lime on soil chemical properties. The long-term application of optimal doses of inorganic fertilizers in conjunction with FYM or lime in acid Alfisol improved key soil chemical properties significantly. A notable influence of FYM or lime when applied in integration with chemical fertilizers was observed on soil pH, organic carbon content, CEC and status of available NPK in surface and sub-surface layers. Conversely, imbalanced nutrient use resulted in soil acidification, reduced OC, CEC and nutrients depletion, thereby, deteriorating soil health. Therefore, balanced nutrition and use of amendments like FYM and lime in acid soils is essential to ensure sustainable soil health and crop productivity in long-term agricultural systems.
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