Integrated Analysis of Soil Properties for Health Monitoring in the Yamuna Watershed

Soil analysis, which determines the inputs required for lucrative and productive operations, is a helpful tool for farms. A thorough soil test may help guarantee that the right amount of fertilizer is applied to satisfy crop needs while using the nutrients already present in the soil. The objectives of soil analysis are to ascertain the level of nutrient availability or the need for its input. Since fertilization does not always increase yields in poor soils owing to a number of limiting variables, it is helpful to predict the profitability of fertilization and the increase in output. It also helps to save money and energy by just applying the appropriate quantity of fertilizer. Fourteen representative soil samples were gathered for physico-chemical examination from several villages in the current study: Kalesar, Gumthala Rao, Garhi Birbal, Gharaunda, Rana Majra, Hathawala, Budanpur, Jakauli, Palla, Badarpur, Lalpur, Jawan, Kulena, and Hasanpur.The soil conditions were found to be mildly to moderately alkaline, as indicated by the pH values, which varied from 8.3 to 8.8. The EC ranged from 0.41 to 1.10 dS m-¹, at different locations indicating that the soils were not saline. With an organic carbon level ranging from 0.46 to 0.70 percent, the reproductive status was low to moderate. P ranged from 2.11 to 3.42 kg ha-¹, Na ranged from 44.5 to 96.7 kg ha-¹, while K+ ranged from 122 to 356 kg ha-¹. Manganese Mn varied from 1.79 to 3.02 ppm, Fe from 2.10 to 4.46 ppm, Cu from 0.69 to 1.47 ppm, and Zn from 0.69 to 1.82 ppm, according to the micronutrient amounts that were measured. Overall, the findings show that the soils have a reasonable amount of organic matter and nutrients, making them slightly alkaline and appropriate for most crops when fertilizer management is managed. The requirement for site-specific nutrient management to preserve soil fertility and raise agricultural output is highlighted by the differences in nutrient availability among settlements.