The book will comprise of Multiple-choice questions covering courses of ICAR NET, CSIR NET, ARS prelim, PG entrance of SAUs and ICAR JRF and SRF examination as well as UGC NET examination. The whole syllabus comprises of all the basic and applied aspects of Soil chemistry and Soil fertility starting with basics of plant nutrients and end up with soil pollution. The academic level of book will be Graduates of agriculture and Post graduates of soil science and agricultural chemistry. The main purpose of the book is to provide ready reckoner to the students who want to appear for competitive examinations in the subject of soil science and agricultural chemistry. Till date none of the book is available in market which provide MCQs for complete course of the subject especially soil chemistry and soil fertility, so peoples have to refer different books for preparation of competitive exams in the subject. This book will be one time solution for all the topics relevant to soil chemistry and soil fertility which are to be covered for ICAR/UGC and CSIR NET, ARS Prelim and PG entrance of various SAUs as well as ICAR JRF/ SRF examinations.
Mr. Sandipkumar V. Rathod (Assistant Research Scientist, Soil Science Division) having 9 years of teaching and research experience. His research interest includes mitigation of green house gas emission from agro-ecosystem, use of effluent water for agricultural purpose, remediation of heavy metals contaminated soil and nano fertilizers and its impact on soil properties. He has handled research project on reuse of wastewater and nanofertilizers. He is actively involved in dissemination of agricultural technologies to farmers through organization of various training programs, TV and radio talks. He acted as co-coordinator for training programme on “soil and water testing for agriculture”. His publication profile includes 15 research papers, 1 book chapter, 3 books, 2 teaching manuals, 15 popular articles.
1 Chemical Properties of the Soil ..........................................................1
2 Fact of Elements and Nutrients........................................................51
3 Chemistry of Essential Nutrients .....................................................73
4 Soil Enzymes and Catalyst..............................................................103
5 Chemistry of Problematic Soils ......................................................131
6 Soil Fertility Evaluation...................................................................163
7 Organic Manures..............................................................................195
8 Fertilizers in India ............................................................................231
9 Chemical Fertilizers .........................................................................267
10 Advance Fertlizers ...........................................................................299
11 Agrochemicals ..................................................................................323
12 Soil and Water Pollution .................................................................355
