A Practical Manual on Soil Fertility Management (As Per ICAR 6th Deans' Committee Report)

A Practical Manual on Soil Fertility Management is designed to provide students with hands-on training in soil and plant nutrient analysis. It covers available nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, sulphur, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, and copper, along with nutrient analysis in plant materials and organic sources such as urea and farmyard manure. The manual includes standard analytical methods, step-by-step experimental procedures, calculations, and interpretations, helping students develop laboratory skills and understand the role of soil fertility in sustainable crop production.