Development of a land quality index for sorghum in Indian semi-arid tropics (SAT)

Use of hydraulic conductivity to evaluate the suitability of Vertisols for deep-rooted crops in semiarid parts of central India

“…These observations suggest that the existing methods of evaluation cannot explain the substantial variation in yield from Aridic Haplusterts, owing to the limitation of soils as the yieldreducing factor, as discussed later. Mandal et al (2001) also observed reduction in the yield of sorghum in similar soils for the same reason.…”

Soil Quality and Productivity Improvement Under Rainfed Conditions – Indian Perspectives

“…Further, he has also suggested the set of key soil quality indicators for each location depending upon the soil type and cropping system. Mandal et al (2001) worked out a crop specific land quality index (LQI) for sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench] under semiarid tropics of India. The method developed as LQI is a function of climatic quality index (CQI) and soil quality index (SQI).…”

Management of emerging multinutrient deficiencies: A prerequisite for sustainable enhancement of rainfed agricultural productivity

“…Thus, soil quality or health is a major driver of enhanced RUE and productivity in the rainfed systems and needs an implementing strategy in which BN is integrated with soil and water conservation and management (Wani et al, 2009). For maintaining soil health, the changes in soil quality, as impacted by NRM practices, need to be monitored and assessed on a continuing basis as the outcome of such research can offer the valuable opportunity for the implementation of corrective management practices, as and when needed (Mandal et al, 2001;Wander et al, 2002;Sanchez et al, 2003;Andrews et al, 2004;Lilburne et al, 2004;Turner et al, 2007;Wilson et al, 2008;Cotching and Kidd 2010;Sahrawat et al, 2010a).…”