Modern Classification of Indian Soil: Desert Soil

  • Fact: Cover 4.32 % of the area
  • Texture
    • Consists of aeolian sand (90 – 95%) and clay (5 – 10%)
    • It lacks moisture content and is sandy.
  • Composition
    • Humus content is less, and Nitrogen is originally low but some of it is available in the form of nitrates.
    • Phosphorous content is nearly adequate, rich in lime and bases.
  • Note: If irrigated this soil gives a high agricultural return.
  • Distribution: Western Rajasthan, Rann of Kachchh, in patches in south Haryana and south Punjab.
  • Crops: Bajra, pulses, fodder, and guar.
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