Soil Mapping of Patiala-Ki-Rao Watershed in Shivalik Foot-Hills Using GIS
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
Soil is the upper layer of earth and shows adaptable physical, chemical and hydrological properties. The particle size of any soil is an important part of soil and sediment characterization of the watershed. The soil textural distribution information in a watershed is important for soil characteristics determination, agriculture crop production, irrigation planning and management of soil resources. However, soil texture information acquired through manual field survey and particle size analysis is expensive and time consuming. Considering this study was carried out to know the particle size characteristics of Patiala-Ki-Rao watershed in Shivalik Foot-hills of Punjab. Particle size analysis was determined from 50 soil samples and interpolated in Geographic Information System (GIS) software using Inverse Distance Weighing (IDW) method. It gives the micro level particle size information at accurate scale. This information will helpful for proper soil management and sustainable livelihood of the inhabitants in the watershed.
Authors and Affiliations
Kallem Sushant, Raj Kumar, Anil Bhardwaj
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