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Download Solution PDFWhich of the following is method for the reclamation of alkali soil?
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Option 4 : All the above
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CT 1: Agronomy (Types of Soils in Rajasthan राजस्थान में मृदा के प्रकार)
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- Reclamation of alkali soil: It can be defined as the removal of exchangeable sodium and its replacement by calcium.
- Gypsum: 8q/ ha used for reclamation of alkali soils having pH > 8.5
- Iron pyrite: (Fes2): 12q/ ha can be used for amendments of alkali soil.
- Green manuring should be adopted for the reclamation of alkali soil.
- Cultivation of Salt tolerant crops is good for the reclamation of alkali soil.
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- Alkaline soils: In alkaline soil Bo, Mo, and Sodium toxicity.
- Black colored, found in the semi-arid and sub-humid areas.
- Alkaline soils developed due to excess NaCO3 and NaHCO3 ions in the soil.
- In alkaline soils, we should use CAN or DAP instead of urea.
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