Economic evaluation of sediments as a source of plant nutrients

• Published in: Current science (Bangalore) Vol. 95; no. 8; pp. 1042 - 1050
• Main Authors: Karanam, Padmaja V., Wani, S. P., Sahrawat, K. L., Jangawad, L. S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Current Science Association 25.10.2008
• Subjects: Agrology; Microbial biomass; Organic farming; Organic soils; Sedimentary soils; Sediments; Soil microorganisms; Soil nutrients; Soil quality; Water tanks; India, Andhra Pradesh

Sediment deposition as a result of soil erosion is a significant problem in the village water tanks. In order to increase the rainwater storage capacity, removal of sediments from water tanks was taken up under the State Government Water Conservation Programme in Medak District, Andhra Pradesh, Indi...