Restoration of Soil Health through Soil Organic Carbon Management: A Case Study of N-Carb and Fertisil in Drylands of Adoni, Andhra Pradesh
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https://doi.org/10.17140/phoj-11-734Keywords:
Soil organic carbon, soil health, N-Carb, Fertisil, fermented organic manure, nutrient manage- ment, soil moisture, salinity, nutrient-use efficiency, dryland agriculture, microorganisms 734Abstract
The present study was undertaken to evaluate the potential of N-Carb, fermented organic manure (FOM),
for improving soil health through soil organic carbon (SOC) management in dryland chilli-growing areas of
Adoni, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. The study focused on soils characterized by low organic carbon,
nutrient deficiencies and localized salinity problems, which can adversely affect crop productivity and
nutrient-use efficiency. N-Carb contains fermented organic extracts along with organic matter and plant
nutrients, including nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and micronutrients. Its application was evaluated for
its potential to improve soil organic matter, soil structure, moisture retention and nutrient availability in the
root zone. A field-based assessment was conducted in selected chilli-growing areas of Adoni. A total of 32
surface soil samples (0–15 cm depth) were collected from the experimental plots and analyzed using rapid
soil-testing kits and the Krishitantra soil-testing system developed by ICAR–IIRR, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
The study examined the soil conditions associated with low SOC and nutrient stress and assessed the
response to the application of N-Carb and Fertisil under farmer-managed conditions. The observations
indicated that SOC management through organic inputs has potential to improve soil physical conditions,
nutrient availability and crop growth under dryland conditions. Improved soil moisture retention, aeration
and root-zone conditions may contribute to better nutrient uptake and improved crop tolerance to abiotic
stresses such as drought and salinity. The findings suggest that the integration of fermented organic manure
with balanced fertilizer management may be a useful approach for improving soil health and promoting
sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices in degraded and nutrient-stressed soils.
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