Research Article | Published: 01 December 2005

Status of available nutrients in some soils and plants from East Khasi district of Meghalaya

V. K. Garg and P. K. Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 28 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 411-415 | 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-V4MV2X | Cite this article

Abstract

A study was conducted with objectives to know the status of nutrients in some soils and plants growing abundantly in the east Khasi District of Meghalaya State. Results showed that the soils of cultivated site were highly acidic, rich in organic carbon and N, low to medium in available P and medium in K supply. Micronutrients in forest area were in sufficient quantity.  The available Zn was low and Fe was at toxic level in cultivated soil. Plants were richer in macronutrients concentration growing in cultivated than forest soils. The concentration of leaf Fe in ginger and turmeric was extremely higher indicated its toxicity. There was a greater accumulation of Mn and Zn by Eupatorium odoratum and Cu by Litsea cubeba growing in the forest soils.

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Garg, V.K. and Singh, P.K., 2005. Status of available nutrients in some soils and plants from East Khasi district of Meghalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 28(4), pp.411-415. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-V4MV2X

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