Effects of Different Land Use Classes on Some Selected Physico-chemical Properties of Soil of District Ganderbal

Soil is key to sustaining life, affecting air and water quality, the growth of plants and crops, and the health of the entire planet. Soil is the dynamic link between the biosphere and lithosphere and constitutes a practically nonrenewable (very low rate of formation) natural resource, with a key role for the environment and for the agriculture (Moraetis et al., 2016). Soil is a complex matter and comprises minerals, soil organic matter, water, and air. These fractions greatly influence soil texture, structure, and porosity. These properties subsequently affect air and water movement in the soil layers, and thus the soil’s ability to function. Therefore, soil physicochemical properties have a great International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences ISSN: 2319-7706 Volume 10 Number 01 (2021) Journal homepage: http://www.ijcmas.com

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