The study area consists of the alluvial plains of Kothari River, which is the tributary of Banas ... more The study area consists of the alluvial plains of Kothari River, which is the tributary of Banas and situated in Eastern Rajasthan Upland. The area surrounded by Aravalli hills and situated between 25001’ and 25058’N latitude and 74001’ and 750 28’ E longitudes. Twelve pedons were selected for the study of available macro and micronutrients with the aim to sustain the better productivity and sustainability. Soils were classified as coarse loamy, mixed hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts on higher elevations and fine loamy, mixed hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts on lower part of landform. Soils were analyzed for the status of available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper content in vertical as well as in horizontal direction. Nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc content decreased in horizontal direction from higher elevation to lower elevation while iron and copper showed a reverse trend. Almost all nutrient elements showed a decreasing pattern in vertical direction of the pedons except copper. Soil properties viz. silt plus clay, organic carbon, pH, electrical conductivity and calcium carbonate together contributed 56, 63, 34, 50, 62 and 44 per cent to the availability of phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper, respectively. Soils on upper rolling plain with annual precipitation of less than 600 mm can be utilized without further deterioration by planting erosion resistant crops like pulses or grasses with economically important trees, like; mango, guava and Aonla. The soils of lower plains are relatively more fertile with high AWC, 700 to 800 mm annual precipitation and appropriate proportions of soil separates imparts the opportunity to the farmers to grow high value vegetable crops like okra, bottle gourd, ridge gourd or cowpea in Kharif whereas cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato, potato, French bean or pea in Rabi season.
Approximately 80 % of the world total coriander seed is produced in India. This country is the la... more Approximately 80 % of the world total coriander seed is produced in India. This country is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of the spices. Among these coriander seed is one of the most important spices. Of which, more than 80 % is produced in southeast Rajasthan. Even after introduction of advance production technologies for coriander still it is controlled by soil factors. The study was conducted in southeast Rajasthan for evaluation of soil capability to support coriander seed. The limitations considered for assessment of soil are climatic, topographic, wetness, salinity and alkalinity, soil fertility and physical limitation. The criteria of soil slope, erosion, depth, texture, available water content and length of growing period (LGP) were used for final assessment of soil suitability. Keeping these criteria, it was recorded that agroecological environment of this region and soil system environment of Baran,Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota is most suitable for cultivation of coriander seeds. The total geographical area of above four districts of Rajasthan is 2435 thousand hectares. Out of this 49 per cent is the net sown area. Considering the soil texture as one of the limiting factors, 453 thousand hectare area is suitable for coriander cultivation whereas considering the soil slope as second limiting factor 1322 thousand hectare area is suitable for coriander cultivation in above four districts of Rajasthan. The data from year the 2006-07 to 2010-11 indicated that about 200 (+ 50) thousand hectare area is being kept under coriander seed cultivation in Rajasthan out of this 99 per cent area is situated in southeast Rajasthan i.e. Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota. The study also indicated that the area under coriander cultivation in Chittorgarh district has increased by 160% over 2006-07 (1959 ha) and at present it crossed to 3000 hectares. If efforts are made to bring about 400 (+ 50) thousand hectare area under coriander seed cultivation of southeast Rajasthan with the existing productivity level of 1100kg/ha than these four districts can produce 440 thousand metric tons of coriander seeds. The present domestic consumption of coriander seed in India is below 200 thousand metric tons. If rest, 240 thousand metric tons of the produce are exported than India can earn foreign money equivalent to 12000 million considering the existing grocery store price of 50/- per kg.
The study area consists of the alluvial plains of Kothari River, which is the tributary of Banas ... more The study area consists of the alluvial plains of Kothari River, which is the tributary of Banas and situated in Eastern Rajasthan Upland. The area surrounded by Aravalli hills and situated between 25001’ and 25058’N latitude and 74001’ and 750 28’ E longitudes. Twelve pedons were selected for the study of available macro and micronutrients with the aim to sustain the better productivity and sustainability. Soils were classified as coarse loamy, mixed hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts on higher elevations and fine loamy, mixed hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts on lower part of landform. Soils were analyzed for the status of available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper content in vertical as well as in horizontal direction. Nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc content decreased in horizontal direction from higher elevation to lower elevation while iron and copper showed a reverse trend. Almost all nutrient elements showed a decreasing pattern in vertical direction of the pedons except copper. Soil properties viz. silt plus clay, organic carbon, pH, electrical conductivity and calcium carbonate together contributed 56, 63, 34, 50, 62 and 44 per cent to the availability of phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper, respectively. Soils on upper rolling plain with annual precipitation of less than 600 mm can be utilized without further deterioration by planting erosion resistant crops like pulses or grasses with economically important trees, like; mango, guava and Aonla. The soils of lower plains are relatively more fertile with high AWC, 700 to 800 mm annual precipitation and appropriate proportions of soil separates imparts the opportunity to the farmers to grow high value vegetable crops like okra, bottle gourd, ridge gourd or cowpea in Kharif whereas cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato, potato, French bean or pea in Rabi season.
Approximately 80 % of the world total coriander seed is produced in India. This country is the la... more Approximately 80 % of the world total coriander seed is produced in India. This country is the largest producer, consumer and exporter of the spices. Among these coriander seed is one of the most important spices. Of which, more than 80 % is produced in southeast Rajasthan. Even after introduction of advance production technologies for coriander still it is controlled by soil factors. The study was conducted in southeast Rajasthan for evaluation of soil capability to support coriander seed. The limitations considered for assessment of soil are climatic, topographic, wetness, salinity and alkalinity, soil fertility and physical limitation. The criteria of soil slope, erosion, depth, texture, available water content and length of growing period (LGP) were used for final assessment of soil suitability. Keeping these criteria, it was recorded that agroecological environment of this region and soil system environment of Baran,Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota is most suitable for cultivation of coriander seeds. The total geographical area of above four districts of Rajasthan is 2435 thousand hectares. Out of this 49 per cent is the net sown area. Considering the soil texture as one of the limiting factors, 453 thousand hectare area is suitable for coriander cultivation whereas considering the soil slope as second limiting factor 1322 thousand hectare area is suitable for coriander cultivation in above four districts of Rajasthan. The data from year the 2006-07 to 2010-11 indicated that about 200 (+ 50) thousand hectare area is being kept under coriander seed cultivation in Rajasthan out of this 99 per cent area is situated in southeast Rajasthan i.e. Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota. The study also indicated that the area under coriander cultivation in Chittorgarh district has increased by 160% over 2006-07 (1959 ha) and at present it crossed to 3000 hectares. If efforts are made to bring about 400 (+ 50) thousand hectare area under coriander seed cultivation of southeast Rajasthan with the existing productivity level of 1100kg/ha than these four districts can produce 440 thousand metric tons of coriander seeds. The present domestic consumption of coriander seed in India is below 200 thousand metric tons. If rest, 240 thousand metric tons of the produce are exported than India can earn foreign money equivalent to 12000 million considering the existing grocery store price of 50/- per kg.
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study of available macro and micronutrients with the aim to sustain the better productivity and sustainability. Soils were classified as coarse loamy, mixed hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts on higher elevations and fine loamy, mixed hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts on lower part of landform. Soils were analyzed for the status of available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc and
copper content in vertical as well as in horizontal direction. Nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc content decreased in horizontal direction from higher elevation to lower elevation while iron and copper showed a reverse trend. Almost all nutrient elements showed a decreasing pattern in vertical direction
of the pedons except copper. Soil properties viz. silt plus clay, organic carbon, pH, electrical conductivity and calcium carbonate together contributed 56, 63, 34, 50, 62 and 44 per cent to the availability of phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper, respectively. Soils on upper
rolling plain with annual precipitation of less than 600 mm can be utilized without further deterioration by planting erosion resistant crops like pulses or grasses with economically important trees, like; mango, guava and Aonla. The soils of lower plains are relatively more fertile with high
AWC, 700 to 800 mm annual precipitation and appropriate proportions of soil separates imparts the opportunity to the farmers to grow high value vegetable crops like okra, bottle gourd, ridge gourd or cowpea in Kharif whereas cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato, potato, French bean or pea in Rabi
season.
seed is one of the most important spices. Of which, more than 80 % is produced in southeast Rajasthan. Even after introduction of advance production technologies for
coriander still it is controlled by soil factors. The study was conducted in southeast Rajasthan for evaluation of soil capability to support coriander seed. The limitations
considered for assessment of soil are climatic, topographic, wetness, salinity and alkalinity, soil fertility and physical limitation. The criteria of soil slope, erosion, depth, texture, available water content and length of growing period (LGP) were used for final assessment of soil suitability. Keeping these criteria, it was recorded that agroecological environment of this region and soil system environment of Baran,Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota is most suitable for cultivation of coriander seeds. The total geographical area of above four districts of Rajasthan is 2435 thousand hectares. Out of this 49 per cent is the net sown area. Considering the soil texture as one of the limiting factors, 453 thousand hectare area is suitable for coriander cultivation whereas considering the soil slope as second limiting factor 1322 thousand hectare area is suitable for coriander cultivation in above four districts of Rajasthan. The data from year the 2006-07 to 2010-11 indicated that about 200 (+ 50) thousand hectare area is being kept under coriander seed cultivation in Rajasthan out of this 99 per cent area is situated in southeast Rajasthan i.e. Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota. The study also indicated that the area under coriander cultivation in Chittorgarh district has increased by 160% over 2006-07 (1959 ha) and at present it crossed to 3000 hectares. If efforts are made to bring about 400 (+ 50) thousand hectare area under coriander seed cultivation of southeast Rajasthan with the existing productivity level of 1100kg/ha than these four districts can produce 440 thousand metric tons of coriander seeds. The present domestic consumption of coriander seed in India is below 200 thousand metric tons. If rest, 240 thousand metric tons of the produce are exported than India can earn foreign money equivalent to 12000 million considering the existing grocery store price of 50/- per kg.
study of available macro and micronutrients with the aim to sustain the better productivity and sustainability. Soils were classified as coarse loamy, mixed hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts on higher elevations and fine loamy, mixed hyperthermic Typic Haplustepts on lower part of landform. Soils were analyzed for the status of available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc and
copper content in vertical as well as in horizontal direction. Nitrogen, phosphorus and zinc content decreased in horizontal direction from higher elevation to lower elevation while iron and copper showed a reverse trend. Almost all nutrient elements showed a decreasing pattern in vertical direction
of the pedons except copper. Soil properties viz. silt plus clay, organic carbon, pH, electrical conductivity and calcium carbonate together contributed 56, 63, 34, 50, 62 and 44 per cent to the availability of phosphorus, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper, respectively. Soils on upper
rolling plain with annual precipitation of less than 600 mm can be utilized without further deterioration by planting erosion resistant crops like pulses or grasses with economically important trees, like; mango, guava and Aonla. The soils of lower plains are relatively more fertile with high
AWC, 700 to 800 mm annual precipitation and appropriate proportions of soil separates imparts the opportunity to the farmers to grow high value vegetable crops like okra, bottle gourd, ridge gourd or cowpea in Kharif whereas cabbage, cauliflower, brinjal, tomato, potato, French bean or pea in Rabi
season.
seed is one of the most important spices. Of which, more than 80 % is produced in southeast Rajasthan. Even after introduction of advance production technologies for
coriander still it is controlled by soil factors. The study was conducted in southeast Rajasthan for evaluation of soil capability to support coriander seed. The limitations
considered for assessment of soil are climatic, topographic, wetness, salinity and alkalinity, soil fertility and physical limitation. The criteria of soil slope, erosion, depth, texture, available water content and length of growing period (LGP) were used for final assessment of soil suitability. Keeping these criteria, it was recorded that agroecological environment of this region and soil system environment of Baran,Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota is most suitable for cultivation of coriander seeds. The total geographical area of above four districts of Rajasthan is 2435 thousand hectares. Out of this 49 per cent is the net sown area. Considering the soil texture as one of the limiting factors, 453 thousand hectare area is suitable for coriander cultivation whereas considering the soil slope as second limiting factor 1322 thousand hectare area is suitable for coriander cultivation in above four districts of Rajasthan. The data from year the 2006-07 to 2010-11 indicated that about 200 (+ 50) thousand hectare area is being kept under coriander seed cultivation in Rajasthan out of this 99 per cent area is situated in southeast Rajasthan i.e. Baran, Bundi, Jhalawar and Kota. The study also indicated that the area under coriander cultivation in Chittorgarh district has increased by 160% over 2006-07 (1959 ha) and at present it crossed to 3000 hectares. If efforts are made to bring about 400 (+ 50) thousand hectare area under coriander seed cultivation of southeast Rajasthan with the existing productivity level of 1100kg/ha than these four districts can produce 440 thousand metric tons of coriander seeds. The present domestic consumption of coriander seed in India is below 200 thousand metric tons. If rest, 240 thousand metric tons of the produce are exported than India can earn foreign money equivalent to 12000 million considering the existing grocery store price of 50/- per kg.