Impact of Eucalyptus (E. tereticornis) Agronomy on Macro Nutritional status of soil of Lucknow district (UP), India

Abstract

  Eucalyptus Is Recognized As A Key Species In Agroforestry Within India, With A Growing Trend Among Farmers Towards Utilizing Clonal Planting Material Of This Species To Maximize Returns In A Reduced Rotation Timeframe. In The Eastern Region Of Uttar Pradesh, The Adoption Of Eucalyptus Is Advancing, Yet The Selection Of Suitable Clones For Plantations Continues To Pose A Significant Challenge. Agroforestry Provides Various Benefits To Farmers, Establishing Itself As A Sustainable Alternative To Monoculture Systems. The Present Study Investigated The Influence Of Eucalyptus Plantations On Various Physical And Chemical Characteristics Of Soil In The Lucknow District Of Uttar Pradesh, India. Eucalyptus Was Initially Embraced Upon Its Introduction To India; However, It Was Later Discovered That Its Rapid Growth Led To A Significant Reduction In Soil Nutrients, Resulting In Diminished Soil Fertility In Farming Areas. This Situation Necessitated An Evaluation Of The Effects Of Eucalyptus On Soil Nutrient Levels In The Lucknow District. The Research Revealed That Soil Ph And Nutrient Quality Experienced Considerable Changes Following The Introduction Of Eucalyptus.  

 The Analysis Encompassed Soil Ph, As Well As The Concentrations Of Calcium, Magnesium, Organic Carbon, And Total Nitrogen. Although The Study Indicates A Complementary Relationship, A Significant Limitation Was The Farmers' Insufficient Awareness Of Eucalyptus's Allelopathic Properties.

Key Words:- Eucalyptus, Agroforestry System, Soil Properties, Organic Carbon, Total Nitrogen, Soil Fertility