A STUDY ON THE AVAILABILITY OF MICRO AND MACRO NUTRIENTS IN RED AND BLACK AGRICULTURAL SOILS OF EKLASKHAMPETA, TELANGANA, INDIANemani Gangothri and Anima Sunil DadhichAbstract A study was undertaken to assess the significance and micronutrient status of Eklaskhampeta Telangana. A total of 20 soil samples, i.e., ten from black soils and ten from red soils, were collected by grid method (325Ã325 interval) on a depth of 0-15 cm and analyzed for pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon (OC), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), sulfur (S) and micronutrients (Mn, Zn, Fe, and Cu). Soils remained neutral to slightly alkaline and non-saline. OC was medium to high, and among the nutrients, available N was invariably deficient, and potassium, phosphorus is in a scale of moderate to high were observed. Micronutrient availability is on a scale of medium to high, except manganese were observed in these soils. The generated nutrient status information can serve as a useful tool for farmers and policymakers in adopting site-specific nutrient management practices. |