Geography
Soils of Gujarat
Booklet No. 360
Soil Science: SSS - 5
Contents
Preface
I. Introduction
II. Geographical Situation
III. Land. Utilization Pattern
IV. PhysIography A. Main land B. Kutch Saurashtra
V. Climate
VI. Vegetation
VII. Soils
VII. Problem Soils
IX. Soils and Fertilizer Management
X. Fertilizer Recommendation for Important Crops
XI. Techniques for Efficient Fertilizer Use
Preface
The soils of Gujarat are classified into nine broad groups of which black and alluvial soils are predominently found in major areas of the state. The problem soils and their management, fertility status of the soil, fertilizer recommendations are detailed in this booklet which will be helpful to the growers.
Dr. K. T. Chandy, Agricultural & Environment Education
I. Introduction
Gujarat has total geographical area of 19.6 m ha with about 1600 km of sea coast. About 10.5 m ha land is cultivated out of 19.6 million hectares. About 10.5 % area is under forest. Gujarat ranks first in the country in the production of cotton and groundnut and second in the production of tobacco. It is dominant in textile industry.
II. Geographical Situation
Gujarat lies on the west coast of India between 21.10 - 24.70 N latitude and 68.40 -74.40 E longitude. Gujarat is bounded north west and north by Pakistan and Rajasthan respectively, east by Madhya Pradesh and on the south east by Maharashtra, south and west by the Indian ocean and Arabian sea
III Land Utilization Pattern
The land utilization pattern is given in table 1.
Table 1 Land utilization pattern in Gujarat
|Sl.No. |Land use |(Area in m.ha) |% of area |
|1 |Total geographic area |19.6 | |
|2 |Reporting area for land
Booklet No. 360
Soil Science: SSS - 5
Contents
Preface
I. Introduction
II. Geographical Situation
III. Land. Utilization Pattern
IV. PhysIography A. Main land B. Kutch Saurashtra
V. Climate
VI. Vegetation
VII. Soils
VII. Problem Soils
IX. Soils and Fertilizer Management
X. Fertilizer Recommendation for Important Crops
XI. Techniques for Efficient Fertilizer Use
Preface
The soils of Gujarat are classified into nine broad groups of which black and alluvial soils are predominently found in major areas of the state. The problem soils and their management, fertility status of the soil, fertilizer recommendations are detailed in this booklet which will be helpful to the growers.
Dr. K. T. Chandy, Agricultural & Environment Education
I. Introduction
Gujarat has total geographical area of 19.6 m ha with about 1600 km of sea coast. About 10.5 m ha land is cultivated out of 19.6 million hectares. About 10.5 % area is under forest. Gujarat ranks first in the country in the production of cotton and groundnut and second in the production of tobacco. It is dominant in textile industry.
II. Geographical Situation
Gujarat lies on the west coast of India between 21.10 - 24.70 N latitude and 68.40 -74.40 E longitude. Gujarat is bounded north west and north by Pakistan and Rajasthan respectively, east by Madhya Pradesh and on the south east by Maharashtra, south and west by the Indian ocean and Arabian sea
III Land Utilization Pattern
The land utilization pattern is given in table 1.
Table 1 Land utilization pattern in Gujarat
|Sl.No. |Land use |(Area in m.ha) |% of area |
|1 |Total geographic area |19.6 | |
|2 |Reporting area for land