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@article{192028,
        author = {Sadhana Sajan Gade and Surekha Bajirao Muthal and Savita R. Derle and Asmita Akshay Adke},
        title = {Soil Quality Valuation Through Physico-Chemical Analysis: A Case Study of Nashik Taluka},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {395-399},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192028},
        abstract = {The present study is a physico-chemical analysis of agricultural soils from different villages of Nashik Taluka, District Nashik, and Maharashtra State. The fundamental indices of soil fertility and all soil nutrition were examined, including pH, Electrical Conductivity (EC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC), Available Nitrogen (N), Available Phosphorus (P), and Available Potassium (K) and soil moisture. To provide a detailed representation of field conditions, illustrative soil samples were gathered using established sampling techniques. The results indicated significant variability in soil properties across the tested villages. Soil pH and EC values indicated differences in soil reaction and salt content, while TOC levels showed the variations in organic matter content. Similarly, the availability of essential nutrients (N, P, and K) varied regionally, showing variation in soil fertility within the villages and Soil moisture shows amount of water is present in the soil at a given time. The results provide valuable information for farmers and agricultural advisors, supporting identification of nutrient deficiencies and guiding them to fertilizer management practices. This can increase crop productivity, improve nutrient utilization, and support economically sustainable agricultural practices in Nashik Taluka.},
        keywords = {Quality of soil, N, P, K, EC, PH, Total organic carbon, Soil moisture Nashik Taluka, Maharashtra},
        month = {February},
        }