A study was undertaken to find out the soil nutrient dynamics in two of the teak plantations during the early period of teak based on the fertilizer applied and also taking into account of the nutrients returned by litter fall. N, Ca and Mg have decreased from the initial level over the study period. P shows good improvement whereas there is not much change in K. The OC content of soils of one plantation has decreased whereas in the other it has shown some improvement.
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