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SOIL ANALYSIS
AN INTERPRETATION MANUAL
SOIL ANALYSIS
AN INTERPRETATION MANUAL

Surendra Singh Jatav

Eetela Sathyanarayana
Abhik Patra
Satish Kumar Singh
Saideep Thallapally
Kiran Kumar Mohapatra
Nidhi Luthra

DELHI (INDIA)
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CONTENTS
Preface .................................................................................................. vii
About the Authors .................................................................................. ix

1. Introduction ............................................................................................... 1
2. Lab Conveniences, Quality Regulator and Data Management ................. 6
3. Laboratory Safety ..................................................................................... 9
4. Quality Control and Standardization Procedures ...................................... 15
5. Analytical Instruments ............................................................................. 19
6. Preparation and Standardization of Reagent Solutions ............................. 38
7. Soil Sampling and Processing .................................................................. 45
8. Soil Physical Analysis .............................................................................. 53
9. Soil Chemical Analysis ............................................................................ 69
10. Soil Biological Analysis .......................................................................... 120

List of Acronyms, Abbreviations and Chemical Symbols .................. 136

Appendix-I ............................................................................................ 139
Appendix-II ........................................................................................... 142
Appendix-III ......................................................................................... 143
Appendix-IV .......................................................................................... 145
Appendix-V ........................................................................................... 146
Appendix-VI .......................................................................................... 147
Appendix-VII ........................................................................................ 148
Appendix-VIII ....................................................................................... 149

References and Supplementary Reading ............................................ 150

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PREFACE
T he need for consolidating “Soil Analysis An Interpretation Manual” was
felt since long to cater the needs of students appearing for various competitive
examinations. It took many days to collect, compile, edit and update large wide
spread literatures from various text books, reference books, different websites,
published literature, seminars, symposia etc. to bring this piece of information in
a readable shape. Though many publications have come into existence on Soil
science, attempt has been made to incorporate the missing links and prepare a
compact source of readily available and up to date information in a simple and
lucid form which will be useful to the students. However, we should consider our
labour well rewarded only if this book serves the needs of all concerned.
We acknowledge our humble indebtness for all those authors from whose
works, information has been drawn.
The authors of “Soil Analysis An Interpretation Manual” expresses their
gratitude to their beloved brothers, friends and students for their constant
encouragement, affection and moral support during the successful completion of
this project.
In the end, we extend our appreciation for the commitment and untiring
patience of the Jaya Publishing House, New Delhi.
Criticism and suggestions for the improvement of the present book from
teachers and students will be gratefully acknowledged. Feedback may be sent to
[email protected].

Dr. Surendra Singh Jatav

Dr. Eetela Sathyanarayana
Mr. Abhik Patra
Prof. Satish Kumar Singh
Mr. Saideep Thallapally
Mr. Kiran Kumar Mohapatra
Ms. Nidhi Luthra

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ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Dr. Surendra Singh Jatav is currently working at the International
Rice Research Institute, South Asian Regional Centre (IRRI-SARC),
Varanasi, India. Dr. Jatav has more than 5 years of research
experience in the field of sewage sludge, micronutrients, heavy
metals and soil fertility management. He has completed B.Sc. (Ag)
from SKRAU, Bikaner, India. Dr. Jatav has completed his M.Sc.
and Ph.D. in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from the Institute of
Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India. At present, Dr.
Jatav is an emerging person in the field of research transforming himself to an
excellent scientific level by enhancing research capacity by promoting environmental
sustainability. He has published 30 paper(s) including research papers, review
papers in leading national and international peer-reviewed journals with high impact
factors and has also contributed to more than 15 book chapters in Elsevier, Taylor
and Francis and Springer. He has been also awarded the best paper and poster
presentation for his work.

Dr. Eetela Sathyanarayana obtained his B.Sc. (Ag) degree

from College of Agriculture Jagtial, ANGRAU, M. Sc. (Ag.) in
Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry from Dr. Panjabrao
Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra and Ph.D
(Ag) in Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry from PJTSAU,
Hyderabad. He has published 5 books in Soil Science at national
level, named Soil Science Treatise, Glimpse of Soil Science, Tablets of Soil Science,
Reasoning on Soil Science and General Agriculture Retention. He also developed
one android mobile application (Soil Science Retention) for Soil Science and
Agronomy students. Dr. Eetela has published more than 25 research articles, 07
book chapters and 02 review articles in reputed national and international journals.
He has 4 years of teaching experience at undergraduate level and currently he
is working as Assistant Professor in department of Soil Science & Agricultural
Chemistry at Agricultural College, Palem (PJTSAU).

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 Mr. Abhik Patra is currently working as Subject Matter Specialist
(Crop Production) at Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Narkatiaganj, West
Champaran under the Dr. Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural
University, Bihar. His research interest lies on acid soil reclamation,
efficient use of micronutrients, phytoremediation, soil nutrient
management, trace metals dynamics in soil and plant. He has
completed Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture from SHUATS, Prayagraj, India and
Master’s Degree in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from ICAR-IARI,
New Delhi, India and Ph.D. scholar of Department of Soil Science and Agricultural
Chemistry, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi,
India. He has published more than 30 research papers and 10 book chapters in
reputed national and international journals and publishers.

Prof. Satish Kumar Singh, received his B.Sc. (Ag) degree in

1985 and M.Sc. (Ag) in 1988 and Ph.D. in Soil Science and
Agricultural Chemistry in 1992 from Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi. He started his professional career in 1990 as Lecturer
of Agricultural Chemistry in Amar Singh (PG) College, Lakhaoti,
Bulandshahr subsequently Dr. Singh joined as Associate
Professor in the year 1999 at G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,
Pantnagar (Uttarakhand) and Professor, in 2006 at Banaras Hindu University,
Varanasi. Prof. Singh is Fellow of Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi and
Indian Society of Agricultural Chemists, Allahabad. He has guided 31 post graduate
and 15 Ph.D. students. He has more than 200 publications that include research
papers, books, book chapters, laboratory manuals, technical bulletins and technical
folders etc.

Mr. Saideep Thallapally is presently a M.Sc. Scholar at the

department of Forest Resource Management, Forest College and
Research Institute, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State
Horticultural University, Mulugu, Telangana. His research interest
lies on identification of various pests and diseases of forest trees.
He has completed Bachelors Degree in Forestry from Osmania
University FCRI, Telangana, India.

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 Mr. Kiran Kumar Mohapatra is present a Ph.D scholar at the
Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry at Odisha
University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
His research interest lies in soil fertility, remote sensing and
greenhouse gas emission in rice based cropping system. He has
completed Bachelor’s Degree in OUAT, Odisha, India and
Master’s Degree in Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry from Institute of
Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University in Varanasi, India. He has
published more than 10 research papers and 5 book chapters in reputed national
and international journals and publishers.

Ms. Nidhi Luthra is currently pursuing Ph.D. from the Division

of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, ICAR-Indian
Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, India. She has received
her BSc. (Ag.) and MSc. (Soil Science) degree from College of
Agriculture, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture and Technology,
Pantnagar. She was the recipient of “Priyank Pathak” scholarship
during her graduation and Graduate research assistantship in post graduation. She
got AIR-21 in ICAR-JRF, 2018, AIR-8 in ICAR-SRF, 2019 and AIR-1 in
GBPUA&T, Pantnagar Ph.D. entrance exam, 2019. She has qualified ICAR-
NET in 2019 & 2021 along with UGC-NET in 2020 (Geography). She has
contributed as resource person of soil science in online remedial classes under
IDP-NAHEP, GBPUA&T, Pantnagar.She has good command in her subject and
has guided more than 200 students last year for JRF/SRF/ NET exams. She is
selected as Assistant professor under UPHESC 2022. Also, she has qualified
UPPSC Combined state Agriculture services exam 2022.

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