Research Article | Published: 01 June 2013

Physio-chemical properties of soils under the vegetation along and away of the Khoh river in Garhwal Himalaya

Kaiser Iqbal, Jahangeer A.  Bhat, Nazir A. Pala and A. K. Negi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 36 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 205-212 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-TX250H | Cite this article

Abstract

The present study was conducted along and away from riverine vegetation of Khoh river near Duggada area of district Pauri of Garhwal Himalaya. The aim of the study was to assess the physical and chemical properties of soil. Soil samples were collected from two sites and analyzed for texture, pH, organic matter, water holding capacity, soil organic carbon, phosphorous and potassium. The higher proportion of soil texture was contributed by sand > silt > clay in both the sites. Highest value of WHC was found along riverine vegetation (37.11±7.49 %), while lower values were obtained in vegetation away from river (25.2 ± 3.18 %). Bulk density (gcm3) was higher in vegetation along river (0.82 gcm3), while lower values were obtained away from riverine vegetation (0.71 gcm3). Organic carbon percent along and away from river vegetation was 0.56% and 0.76% respectively whereas the available phosphorus in the soil along and away from riverine vegetation was 18.19±10.16 kg/ha and 30.57±12.12 kg/ha respectively.

Keywords

Weathering, Microbial, Bulk density, Soil organic carbon, Water holding capacity, Carbon stocks

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Iqbal, K., Bhat, J.A., Pala, N.A. and Negi, A.K., 2013. Physio-chemical properties of soils under the vegetation along and away of the Khoh river in Garhwal Himalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 36(2), pp.205-212. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2013-TX250H

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