Comparative study of soil fertility status of direct seeded and transplanted rice under Kohima district of Nagaland

Abstract

In the present investigation, soil fertility status of directed seeded and transplanted rice under Kohima district of Nagaland were studied. The soils of the study area were strong to moderate acidic in reaction with pH ranged from 4.94 to 5.58 and EC ranged from 0.04 to 0.15 dSm-1, respectively. The soils were high in organic carbon and potassium. Organic carbon ranged from 0.80 to 2.02 (%) and potassium ranged from 279.6 to 520.4 kg ha-1, respectively. The available nitrogen, phosphorus and sulphur ranged from low to medium, respectively.