Authors : 1S. Gani, 2*H. Khan
Page Nos : 374-382
Description :
To assess the micronutrient status of agricultural soils of Amravati district a study was
conducted. A total of 30 soil samples from farmer’s field were collected and analyzed for DTPAextractable
micronutrient status. Content of micronutrient was in order of Mn> Cu> Fe> Zn.
The DTPA- Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn in soils varied from 3.27 to 17.31, 0.25 to 0.83, 0.80 to 1.68 and
0.00 to 0.58 ppm. Among the micronutrients the deficiency of Fe and Zn are of major concern
and soils require application of Zn and Fe fertilizers to maximize the crop yield. Deficiency is
however likely to develop with continuous cropping and poor fertilizer management.
