Authors:

Bharat Maitreya, Roshni Patel

Abstract:

In order to be healthy, plants often require a constant flow of nutrients. Any nutritional shortfall leads to the development of nutrient deficiency symptoms. Metal can be considered of as a nutrition for plants. When the nutrient supply exceeds the necessary levels, plants may suffer damage, and in rare situations, excessively high levels of nutrition loaded with heavy metals may even result in plant death. The presence of Micronutrients in small quantities is responsible for healthy growth and development of plants. This paper focuses on the analysis of micronutrients through DTPA –CaCl₂-TEA method present in the soil collected from Morbi region. Fifteen samples from different villages of Morbi region were collected in which the micronutrients like Zinc, Iron, Copper and Manganese were analyzed. According to the data, Sajjanpur has the highest and lowest concentrations of copper, whereas Jetpur and Ghuntu have the highest and lowest concentrations of zinc, respectively. In a similar manner, significant levels of Fe have been found in Jambudiya, while Mn levels in Dharampur are also somewhat elevated. Jasmathgadh has a lower concentration of Fe and Mn than other villages. The concentration ratio has a direct impact on soil fertility and is related to crop output, crop production, and plant health.

Keywords:

Micronutrient, DTPA-Cacl2 tea method, Morbi, Soil sample, Heavy metals availability in soil  

Vol & Issue:

VOL.14, ISSUE No.3, September 2022