ASSESSMENT OF SOIL PHYSICAL PARAMETERS FROM SHAHABAD BLOCK IN KURUKSHETRA DISTRICT, HARYANA, INDIASonu, Ram Bharose, Tarence Thomas and Iska Srinath ReddyAbstract The purpose of this study was to observe physical parameters of soil from Shahabad block located in Kurukshetra district within Haryana state during 2022-23 and the analysis conducted on the soil parameters indicated that this particular soil type has sandy loam texture. In terms of colour variation during different moisture levels -In a dry state varies between light-reddish-brown to dark-gray-brown whereas in a wet state thereâs variation seen from reddish-brown to grey. The soil samples showed variation in their bulk densities within the range of approximately 1.18-1.39 Mg m-3, while their particle densities fell within the range of about 2.31-2.51 Mg m-3, with percent pore spaces spanning around 44.2-49.78%. Additionally, their corresponding values for water retention capacities were found about 39.25-43.93%. Observations indicate that regular soil testing is helping farmers follow better management practices leading to appropriate nutrient application and consequently enhancing physical parameters of soils. |