Spatial Variability Mapping of Selected Soil Properties of District Tando Allahyar, Sindh, Pakistan

Kanwal Jamali; Farman Sahito; Zia-ul-Hassan  Shah; Naheed Akhter Talpur; Inayatullah Rajpar; Saima Kalsoom Babar; Khalid Hussain Talpur; Javaria Afzal; Saiqa Amur; Zoya Leghari

doi:10.38211/joarps.2023.04.02.188

Authors

Kanwal Jamali Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
Farman Sahito Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
Zia-ul-Hassan Shah Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
Naheed Akhter Talpur Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
Inayatullah Rajpar Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
Saima Kalsoom Babar Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
Khalid Hussain Talpur Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
Javaria Afzal Soil & Environmental Sciences Division, Nuclear Institute of Agriculture, Tandojam, Pakistan
Saiqa Amur Department of Soil Science, Sindh Agriculture University Tandojam, Pakistan
Zoya Leghari Department of Soil Science, Sichuan Agricultural University, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.38211/joarps.2023.04.02.188

Keywords:

Soil variability mapping,, GIS, Kriging, Tando Allahyar, Soil properties

Abstract

Identifying soil spatial differences and their mapping appeared to be one of the most crucial steps for the better management of soil resources, site-specific fertilization, and environmental health. This study aimed at spatial variability mapping of selected soil properties of district Tando Allahyar using GIS and kriging interpolation. Soil samples were collected (20 cm depth) from all agriculturally importantunion councils of three talukasof district Tando Allahyar, viz. Jhando Mari, Tando Allahyar, and Chamber, involving important cropping systems. Most soil textures (10 of 12) were present in the district. Loamy medium-textured (slightly or moderately) soil types were dominant followed by fine clayey heavy-textured soils and sandy or coarse-textured soils. The soils were mostly low (46%) to medium (45%) saline; strongly (38%)to slightly (24%) or medium (22%) alkaline,with some slightly acidic (13%) or neutral (3%) areas;low (84%) tomedium (12.5%) orhigh (5%) organic matter content; low (55%) to high (31%) or medium (14%) phosphorus (P) content, and high (62%) to medium (28%) or low (11%) potassium (K) content. Spatial variability maps revealed the dominance of silty clay(fine/clayey), clay loam,sandy clay loam,loam(medium) and sandy loam (light/sandy) soil textures, with the dominance of low to high salinity areas, slightly to medium alkaline soils, low organic matter content, medium to adequate P content and adequate K content. The study concluded that the soils of district Tando Allahyar vary spatially and require site-specific fertilization and management practices for various soil properties

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