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Soils of Odisha Soil is the top layer of the earth’s surface in which Plants can grow and develop, consisting of rock and mineral particles mixed with decayed organic matter and having the capability of retaining water. Soil Profile The soil profile is defined as a vertical section of the soil that is exposed by … Read more
Soils of Punjab:- Definiton of Soil: Soil may be defined as a thin layer of earth crust which serves as a natural medium for the Growth of the Plants.Soil is our prime natural and economic resource because we derive everything that we need in our life from it. The word “Soil” originated from the … Read more
The soils of Assam are very rich in content of nitrogen and organic matter. The alluvial soils of the Brahmaputra and the Barak valley are highly fertile and are very much suitable for raising of varieties of crops round the year such as Cereals, pulses, oilseeds, Plantation Crops etc. The well drained, deep, acidic … Read more
Soils of Haryana An overview of Haryana Soil Soil in Haryana is formed almost entirely of alluvium. The state is situated towards the depressions of the rivers Ganges and Indus. Haryana State is a broad level plain standing nearly on the watershed between the basins of the two rivers. Haryana state is a vast ground of … Read more
Below is the analysis of soils of Gujarat regionwise: Central Gujarat: The Soils of central Gujarat varies from shallow to deep Soil depth class. The deep & very deep soil depth are found in western part, where as shallow soil depth belongs to eastern part. The soils are fine to coarser and well to … Read more
Bihar Soils Introduction Soil is one of the most important Resources on the earth. It is the great gift of nature of immense value. The most common use of soil is as the medium in which Plants grow, although it has a different connotation at different time and place, and for persons engaged in different professions. … Read more
Soils of Madhya Pradesh:- Soils of Madhya Pradesh vary as per the structure, colour, texture and composition in the different regions. Madhya Pradesh is that part of the peninsular plateau of India where residual soils are found in an extensive area. The rock formation determines the Soil structure and composition in this state. As a … Read more
Rajasthan : Soils of Rajasthan The soils of Rajasthan are complex, and highly variable, reflecting a variety of differing parent materials, physiographic land features, range of distribution of rainfall and its effects, etc. However, broadly, the soils can be put in five major groups, based on the basic fabric of soils i.e. Soil texture which … Read more
The Earth Beneath Our Feet: A Journey Through the World of Soil Types The ground beneath our feet, often taken for granted, is a complex and dynamic ecosystem teeming with life. Soil, the foundation of our food systems and a crucial component of the Earth’s biosphere, is far more than just dirt. It’s a living, … Read more