Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management: Free PDF Download

Are you looking for a PDF of soil fertility and nutrient management? This free PDF provides an in-depth understanding of nutrient classification, soil testing, deficiency management, and fertilizer recommendations.

This PDF has been sourced from ICAR and is designed for students, researchers, and farmers who want to enhance their knowledge of soil health, nutrient availability, and efficient fertilizer management.

What’s Inside?

🌱 Fundamentals of Plant Nutrition
✅ Plant Nutrients – Classification & Sources – Essential and beneficial elements.
✅ Forms of Nutrients in Soil & Their Transport Mechanisms – How nutrients move to plant roots.

🧪 Soil Testing & Fertility Evaluation
✅ Factors Affecting Nutrient Availability – Major, secondary, and micronutrients.
✅ Different Approaches for Soil Fertility Evaluation – Chemical, biological, and physical methods.
✅ Soil Testing for Nutrients – Critical levels and recommendations.
✅ Plant Analysis & Deficiency Symptoms – Rapid tissue tests, indicator plants, and DRIS method.

🌾 Fertilizer Recommendations & Nutrient Management
✅ Soil Test-Based Fertilizer Recommendations – Crop-specific nutrient application.
✅ Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE) – Factors affecting nutrient absorption.
✅ Fertilizer Scheduling & Application Methods – Best practices for different soil types.
✅ Integrated Plant Nutrient Supply System (IPNS) – Sustainable nutrient management.

About the Author

👩‍🏫 Dr. S. Sheeba
🏛️ Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore

👨‍🎓 Course Reviewed By:
👨‍🏫 Dr. J. C. Sharma
🏛️ Dr. Yaswant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture & Forestry, Nauni-Solan

📥 PDF Details & Download

📌 File Size: 842 KB
📌 Number of Pages: 70
📌 Format: PDF
📌 Language: English

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This PDF is based on data provided by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and is strictly for educational and research purposes. It is available for free download and must not be sold, modified, or used for commercial purposes.

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