Quantitatively Physico-Chemical and Minerals Analysis of Some Soil Samples of Junagadh and Gir Somnath District, Gujarat

Abstract: Surface (0–15 cm) soil samples were taken from a few selected villages in the Junagadh district (Kanek, Gadu, Barula, Jangar, and Dhrabavad) and Gir somnath district (Dhanej, Ramrechi, Gundaran, Surva, and Bamnasa). Water-holding capacity, soil moisture, soil texture, pH, electrical conductivity, total organic matter, organic carbon, calcium, magnesium and chloride were all measured in ten representative samples. Soil pH was determined to be between 7.20 to 7.66, electrical conductivity ranged from 0.08 to 1.07 mS/m, organic carbon was between 0.31 to 3.00%, soil moisture ranged from 4.08 to 4.78 gm, water-holding capacity was between 35% to 60%, Total organic matter ranged from 0.53 to 5.17 %, calcium ranged between 0.13 to 0.26 meq.100 g-1, magnesium ranged between 09.63 to 23.17 meq.100 g-1, and chloride ranged between 0.04 to 0.06 meq.100 g-1. Thus, we are unable to achieve the best possible crop growth, production and soil health. The balance of nutrients in the soil and crops is ultimately unfavorable Crop and soil health can be attained based on the results of soil tests. Thus, soil analysis will be necessary in the future to increase agricultural yield, nutrient deficiencies and soil fertility. Keywords: Soil, Agriculture, Soil Fertility, Physicochemical parameter, Mineral Analysis. Title: Quantitatively Physico-Chemical and Minerals Analysis of Some Soil Samples of Junagadh and Gir Somnath District, Gujarat Author: Nirali B. Jadav, Rutvi V. Kodavara, Trusha D. Dangar, Ridhdhi K. Karangiya International Journal of Recent Research in Life Sciences (IJRRLS) ISSN 2349-7823 Vol. 12, Issue 2, April 2025 - June 2025 Page No: 1-11 Paper Publications Website: www.paperpublications.org Published Date: 08-April-2025 DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15175631 Paper Download Link (Source) https://www.paperpublications.org/upload/book/Quantitatively%20Physico-Chemical-08042025-5.pdf