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Faculty of AgricultureBirsa Agricultural UniversityRanchi - 834006, Jharkhand (India)Birsa Agricultural UniversityRanchi - 834006, Jharkhand (India)

Soil Science and Agricultural ChemistrySoil Science and Agricultural Chemistryat a Glance at a Glance

Faculty of Agriculture

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SOIL SCIENCE AND AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY AT A GLANCE

Mission♦ Quality Human Resource Development ♦ Sustainable Soil, Water and Plant Nutrient Management for Improved Crop Production

Profile The prestigious department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry came into being in 1955 as an integral part and founder department

of Ranchi Agriculture College, under Ranchi University. Later this College came under the administrative control of Rajendra Agricultural University, of Ranchi Agriculture College, under Ranchi University. Later this College came under the administrative control of Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Bihar from 3Pusa, Bihar from 3rd December, 1970. In June, 1981 Birsa Agricultural University came into existence. Since inception under the guidance of Professor In June, 1981 Birsa Agricultural University came into existence. Since inception under the guidance of Professor S. C. Mandal, under Graduate and Post Graduate teaching played key role in agricultural education and research in the country. Establishment of the S. C. Mandal, under Graduate and Post Graduate teaching played key role in agricultural education and research in the country. Establishment of the new state of Jharkhand in November, 2000 has thrown up new challenges for this discipline. new state of Jharkhand in November, 2000 has thrown up new challenges for this discipline.

From its inception, this department was headed by renowned Soil Scientists of National and International repute. Their visionary idea, keen From its inception, this department was headed by renowned Soil Scientists of National and International repute. Their visionary idea, keen interest, depth of knowledge and stewardship has raised the department to this stage. interest, depth of knowledge and stewardship has raised the department to this stage.

Chairman/HODs Dr. S. C. MandalDr. S. C. Mandal – 1955 to 1959Dr. H. SinhaDr. H. Sinha – 1959 to 1971Dr. K. K. JhaDr. K. K. Jha – 1972 to 1973Dr. H. SinhaDr. H. Sinha – 1973 to 1979Dr. N. P. Sinha Dr. N. P. Sinha – 1979 to 1980Dr. H. Sinha Dr. H. Sinha – 1981 to 1982Dr. L. L. SrivastavaDr. L. L. Srivastava – 1982 to 1986Dr. B. S. Mathur Dr. B. S. Mathur – 1986 to 1987Dr. A. K. Sarkar Dr. A. K. Sarkar – 1987 to 2005Dr. B. Mishra Dr. B. Mishra – Nov, 2005 to Oct., 2010Dr. B. P. SinghDr. B. P. Singh – Nov, 2010 to Jan., 2011Dr. R. P. Singh Dr. R. P. Singh – Feb., 2011 to Oct., 2012Dr. D. K. ShahiDr. D. K. Shahi – Nov., 2012 to continue

Mandate Under Graduate and Post Graduate Teaching Post Graduate research programme leading to M.Sc.(Ag) and Ph.D. degree State and Centrally sponsored research projects Long Term Fertilizer Experiment Management of Acid Soils Permanent Manurial Trial Providing Soil/Water Testing Service Research on Biological Nitrogen Fixation Production and Research on Bio-fertilizers Production of value added Organic manure Farmer participatory research on soil related production constraints Technical advice to State Govt./farmers/extension functionaries on specific

soil problems soil problems

Thrust area Teaching

The course curricula at undergraduate and post graduate level are :

Integrated Nutrient Management Organic farming Bio-fertilizers Remote sensing and GIS

Acid Soil Management Natural Resource Management Entrepreneurship Development Experiential Learning Programme

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Research Soil quality parameters under major cropping systems Environmental Impact Assessment in Soil around Industries Water quality issues especially in intensively cultivated areas Residue Management – Soil organic matter maintenance Microbial inoculants for different soil-crop situations Microbial inoculants for different soil-crop situations Studies on plant nutrient balance in soil under different cropping systems Site – Specific Nutrient Management in Agriculture, Horticulture and

Agro forestry Management of Secondary, Micronutrients and Pollutant elements in Soil-Plant system Sustainable soil fertility management for crops and cropping systems Chemistry and management of Acid soils Residue Management Possible use of Industrial Wastes in agriculture Preparation of Soil Resource Inventory

Extension

Promotion of judicious use of natural resources especially soil and water Promote adoption of INM for crops and cropping systems Promotion of organic cultivation in high value crops such as scented Rice,

medicinal & aromatic plants and vegetable crops Dissemination of improved technologies to masses Improvement in the technical skills through Summer & Winter School / Refreshers courses / Trainings / Workshop /Seminar/Memorial lecture/Improvement in the technical skills through Summer & Winter School / Refreshers courses / Trainings / Workshop /Seminar/Memorial lecture/

Orientation programmes etc.

Faculty Members University Professor/Chief Scientist

1. Dr. D. K. Shahi2. Dr. B. K. Agarwal3. Dr. Rakesh Kumar

Guest Faculty

1. Dr. N.K. Roy (DSW)

Assistant Professor / Junior Scientist

1. Dr. Arvind Kumar

2. Dr. S. B. Kumar 3. Dr. N. C. Gupta 4. Dr. P. Mahapatra 5. Dr. (Mrs) A. K. Sinha6. Sri. Bhupendra Kumar7. Sri. A. N. Puran

Zonal Research Stations

1. Dr. P. B. Saha, Sr. Scientist, ZRS, Dumka 2. Dr. K. S. Mohan, Jr. Scientist, ZRS,

Chianki, Palamau

3. Dr. Gautam Kumar, Jr. Scientist, ZRS, r. Gautam Kumar, Jr. Scientist, ZRS, Darisai, East Singhbhum

Soil Scientist at KVKs

1. Dr. Sudhir Kumar Jha, KVK, Garhwa2. Dr. Jayant Kumar Lal, KVK, Dumka3. Dr. Binod Kumar, KVK, Pakur4. Dr. Amit Kumar Jha, KVK, Sahibganj5. Dr. S. K. Singh, KVK, Lohardaga

Facilities Available Under – Graduate and Post – Graduate

lecture halls Under – Graduate and Post – Graduate

laboratories Field experimental area

Generator/ On line UPS facilities Glasshouse facilities Plant Clinic and Leaf tissue Analysis Central Instrumentation facility Microbiological laboratoryMicrobiological laboratory

Biofertilizer production unit Organic manure production unit Soil and Water testing ICP and AAS laboratory

Sophisticated analytical equipments ICP Spectrophotometer Gas Chromatograph UV-VIS Spectrophotometer Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer Phase contrast Research Microscope Ion analyzer with ion selective electrodes Automatic scanning visible spectrophotometer

Microprocessor based Flame Photometer Microprocessor based Water Quality

Analyzer ELISA Reader CO2 Incubator Laminar Flow Analytical Balance

Pressure plate apparatus Nitrogen analyser (Kjelplus) Grain Analyser B.O.D. Incubator Deep Fridge (-20oC) Auto digester Millipore water purifier

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Academic Programmes

Code Course title CreditsUnder Graduate CoursesSS 111 Introduction to Soil Science 1+1SS 121 Agricultural Biochemistry 2+1SS 122 Agricultural Microbiology 2+1SS 221 Soil Chemistry, Soil Fertility and Nutrient

Management 2+1

SS 311 Manures, Fertilizers and Agro-chemicals 2+1SS 401 Soil Management (Conservation,

Problematic Soil & Soil Quality)2+1

SS 402 Bio inoculants Technology & Vermicomposting 2+1Post Graduate Courses SSAC 501* Soil Physics 2+1SSAC 502* Soil Fertility and Fertilizer use 3+1SSAC 503* Soil Chemistry 2+1SSAC 504* Soil Mineralogy, Genesis, Classification and

Survey 2+1

SSAC 505 Soil Erosion and Conservation 2+1SSAC 506* Soil Biology and Biochemistry 2+1SSAC 507 Geomorphology and Geochemistry 2+0SSAC 508 Radioisotopes in Soil and Plant Studies 1+1SSAC 509 Soil, Water and Air Pollution 2+1SSAC 510 Remote Sensing and GIS Techniques for Soil

and Crop Studies 2+1

Code Course title CreditsSSAC 511 Analytical Techniques and Instrumental

Methods in Soil and Plant Analysis 0+2

SSAC 512 System Approaches in Soil and Crop Studies 2+1SSAC 513 Management of Problematic Soils and Waters 2+1SSAC 514 Fertilizer Technology 1+0SSAC 515 Land Degradation and Restoration 1+0SSAC 591 P.G. Seminar 1+0SSAC 599 P.G. Research 20CORE COURSES – SSAC 501, SSAC 502, SSAC 503, SSAC 504 & SSAC 506 * Compulsory for Post Graduate Degree Programmes

Ph. D. CoursesSSAC 601 Advances in Soil Physics 2+0SSAC 602* Advances in Soil Fertility 2+0SSAC 603* Physical Chemistry of Soils 2+0SSAC 604 Soil Genesis and Micropedology 2+0SSAC 605 Biochemistry of Soil Organic Matter 2+0SSAC 606 Land Use Planning and Watershed Management 2+0SSAC 607* Advances in Soil Microbiology 2+0SSAC 608 Research Technique in Soil Science 1+0SSAC 691 Doctoral Seminar I 1+0SSAC 692 Doctoral Seminar II 1+0SSAC 699 Doctoral Research 45CORE COURSES- SSA 602, SSAC 603 & SSAC 607 * Compulsory for Doctoral Degree Programmes

Thesis Research WorkResearch is conducted by Post Graduate students as an integral part of their course curriculum leading to the partial fulfilment of M.Sc. (Ag) Research is conducted by Post Graduate students as an integral part of their course curriculum leading to the partial fulfilment of M.Sc. (Ag)

and Ph.D. degrees in Soil Science. Till date 114 M.Sc. (Ag) and 21 Ph. D. thesis have been submitted. and Ph.D. degrees in Soil Science. Till date 114 M.Sc. (Ag) and 21 Ph. D. thesis have been submitted.

Degree Awarded during 2011- 2016S.

No. Name of Student Title of thesis Year

M.Sc. (Ag.)1. Mr. S. C. Samad Assessment of Fluoride and Nitrate content in drinking & Irrigation Water of Palamu & Garhwa Districts of

Jharkhand2011

2. Ms. Sweety Kumari Effect of residue management on nutrient dynamics under Maize-Wheat cropping sequence in Alfisol of Ranchi

2013

3. Mr. Krishna Kumar Trace metal content in soil , water and crops grown in Subernrekha Command area of Ghatsila of East Singhbhum

2013

4. Mr. Nishant Kumar Yield & quality of vegetable crops grown in Acid soil as affected by potassium application 20145. Ms. Neha Kumari Soil biological environment as affected by residue incorporation 20146. Ms. Swati Kumari Effect of continuous application of fertilizers, manure & lime on different forms of phosphorus under Maize-

Wheat cropping system2015

7. Mr. Jai Prakash Kr. GPS enabled study on secondary & micro nutrients status in intensive cropped areas of Dumka District 2016Ph. D.1. Mr. Amrit Kr. Jha Remediation of trace metal contaminated soils of Jharkhand 20122. Mrs. Kumari Nisha Isolation, screening & molecular characterization of some efficient Acid tolerant native Rhizobia 2013

3. Mrs. S. Firdous Studies on Boron (B) & Zinc (Zn) availability under Rice- Wheat system in Alfisol 2016

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NET (Soil Science) cleared by PG students

S. N. Name of student M.Sc. / Ph.D. Year1. Mrs. Ragini Kumari Ph.D. 20112. Mrs. Geeta Kumari Ph.D. 20113. Mr. Rajeev Kumar Ph.D. 20114. Mr. Asian Minz M.Sc. (Ag) 20155. Mr. Nishant Kumar M.Sc. (Ag) 2015

Research ProgrammeThrust areas in research of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry are sustainable

soil fertility management for crops & cropping systems, acid soil management, management of secondary and micronutrients, residue management, INM, possible use of industrial wastes in agriculture, preparation of soil fertility maps.

Research projects sponsored by various agencies are in operation in the department. Till date 27 research projects each of 3 to 5 years duration have been department. Till date 27 research projects each of 3 to 5 years duration have been completed. These projects were funded by DAE, SAIL (R & D), ICAR, Ford Foundation, completed. These projects were funded by DAE, SAIL (R & D), ICAR, Ford Foundation, IPNI, IPNI-CIMMYT, IPI, PPIC, FAI, RSMM Ltd., PRII, NATP and NAIP (ICAR).

Research Projects in Operation NON-PLAN

Soil MicrobiologySoil Microbiology Dr. D. K. Shahi

Soil TestingSoil Testing Dr. B. K. Agarwal

Soil Chemistry (Permanent Manurial Trial)Soil Chemistry (Permanent Manurial Trial) Dr. P. Mahapatra Dr. (Mrs) A. Sinha

PLAN

Biofertilizer Production and ResearchBiofertilizer Production and Research Dr. D. K. Shahi Dr. N. C. Gupta

ICAR (Co-ordinated/ Network)

AICRP on Long Term Fertilizer Experiment AICRP on Long Term Fertilizer Experiment Dr. P. MahapatraAICRP on Secondary & Micro nutrients and Pollutant AICRP on Secondary & Micro nutrients and Pollutant Dr. Arvind KumarElements in Soil and PlantsElements in Soil and PlantsAICRP on Soil Test Crop Response (STCR)AICRP on Soil Test Crop Response (STCR) Dr. S. B. Kumar Sri Bhupendra Kumar

OTHER RESEARCH PROJECTS IN OPERATION

IPNI on Site Specific Nutrient ManagementIPNI on Site Specific Nutrient Management Dr. Rakesh Kumar &IPNI- CIMMYT on Nutrient Expert on Maize-WheatIPNI- CIMMYT on Nutrient Expert on Maize-Wheat Dr. S. Karmakar (Agron.)

Recycling of Crop Wastes (Recycling of Crop Wastes (in situ) Dr. N. C. Gupta

Value added Organic Manure Production and ResearchValue added Organic Manure Production and Research Dr. N. C. Gupta

Pesticide Residue Analysis in soil, plant and vegetablePesticide Residue Analysis in soil, plant and vegetable Dr. D. K. Shahi

Production of Azolla for rice cultivationProduction of Azolla for rice cultivation Sri B. Kumar

Leaf Tissue Analysis LaboratoryLeaf Tissue Analysis Laboratory Dr. Arvind Kumar Dr. P. Mahapatra

Centre of ExcellenceThe ICAR NICHE Area of Excellence Programme on “Sustainable

Soil, Water and Plant Nutrient Management for Rainfed Cropping Soil, Water and Plant Nutrient Management for Rainfed Cropping System” was in operation in the Soil Science & Agricultural Chemistry Department of the University from 2007 to 2012.

The objectives of the projects were :i) To support and strengthen PG Research on the subjectTo support and strengthen PG Research on the subjectTii) To develop and disseminate knowledge on optimal utilization of To develop and disseminate knowledge on optimal utilization of T

natural resourcesiii) Creation of awareness among stakeholders on the efficient

management of agricultural inputs

iv) Nutrients and water balance studies for dominant cropping ts and water balance studies for dominant cropping system in rainfed areassystem in rainfed areasThe programme has been highly successful and has given a

boost to Soil Science research in the region especially on Soil and Water Quality, Soil Fertility Mapping, Leaf Analysis, SSNM and Sustainable Soil Health Management. Excellent instrumentation & laboratory facilities have been developed with help from this programme. Some important achievements in this programme are as follows: 1. UG Laboratory of Soil Science department renovated.2. Plant Clinic and Leaf Tissue analysis laboratory made fully

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functional.3. Organized Winter school on “Improved Management of

Water and Plant Nutrients in Crops under Rainfed Agro-ecosystem” from 10-30, November, 2009.

4. Organized 3rd Annual Group Meet of ICAR NICHE Area of Excellence Programme for 30 Centres of the programme at BAU, Ranchi from 28-29 October,2009.Ranchi from 28-29 October,2009.

5.5. During the year 2007-2010 total 68 one - day awareness programme was organized in all the districts of the state at ATMAs/ DAOs/ KVKs/ ZRSs and altogether 4,166 farmer’s were benefitted.

6.6. Assessment of water quality parameters and qualitative testing in Sahibganj district of Jharkhand.

7.7. Physical and biological properties of soil as affected by continuous cropping and nutrient use.

8. Changes in temporal and axial variability of nutrients in Litchi Leaf.

9. During the year 2007-12, altogether 32,447 surface soil samples of farmers were received and analysed in the Soil Testing Laboratory of the department. Soil health cards prepared and distributed.

10. During the year 2007-12, altogether 57,756 pkts. (100 gm each) uring the year 2007-12, altogether 57,756 pkts. (100 gm each) of Rhizobium cultures, 3999 pkts of Azotobacter culture, 40,018 culture, 40,018 Azotobacter culture, 40,018 Azotobacterpkts of PSB culture and 60 pkts of BGA culture were produced pkts of PSB culture and 60 pkts of BGA culture were produced and a revenue of Rs. 35,97,790=00 was generated.

11. Established 100 beds for Vermi compost production unit for or Vermi compost production unit for Established 100 beds for Vermi compost production unit for Established 100 beds favailability of quality organic inputs and a revenue of Rs. availability of quality organic inputs and a revenue of Rs. 3,35,790=00 was generated.

12. Sixteen research papers, Five books and book chapters and Six ixteen research papers, Five books and book chapters and Six technical bulletins were published on the subject.

Technologies generated ♦ Amelioration of soil acidity to increase crop production

Furrow application of lime @ 3-4 q/ha at the time of land preparation is recommended. The response was good especially in case preparation is recommended. The response was good especially in case of oilseed and pulses. Application of lime alone contributed a yield of oilseed and pulses. Application of lime alone contributed a yield enhancement to the tune of 30-50 %. enhancement to the tune of 30-50 %.

♦ Rock phosphate as source of phosphorus for acid soils

Application of Rock phosphate @ 2-3 q/ha in furrow at the time of final preparation of land having soil pH 5.5 to 6.0 found good and of final preparation of land having soil pH 5.5 to 6.0 found good and yield enhancement to the tune of 18-59 % with the mean value of 44 yield enhancement to the tune of 18-59 % with the mean value of 44 % is realized in case of different crops.% is realized in case of different crops.

♦ Integrated plant nutrient management

Long term fertilizer experiments in soils of Jharkhand with soybean, maize and wheat have shown that recommended NPK+ Lime soybean, maize and wheat have shown that recommended NPK+ Lime and recommended NPK+ FYM use can sustain 60 per cent of potential and recommended NPK+ FYM use can sustain 60 per cent of potential yield in these crops as compared to 40 per cent with recommended yield in these crops as compared to 40 per cent with recommended NPK. NPK.

Imbalanced use of N (-PK) and NP (-K) results in drastic reduction in crop yields with adverse effects on physical, chemical and biological in crop yields with adverse effects on physical, chemical and biological properties of soil.properties of soil.

Supplementing Farm Yard Manure @ 5-10 t/ha/yr or lime @3-4 Q/ha along with recommended NPK fertilizers is desirable for increasing Q/ha along with recommended NPK fertilizers is desirable for increasing crop productivity and maintenance of soil health.crop productivity and maintenance of soil health.

Integrated use of biofertilizers, organic manure and 50% of recommended NPK should be practiced for different crops in Jharkhand. recommended NPK should be practiced for different crops in Jharkhand. It increases in grain yield of crops to the tune of 20 per cent as compared It increases in grain yield of crops to the tune of 20 per cent as compared to the recommended NPK.to the recommended NPK.

♦ Technique for preparation of enriched compost (Value addition)

Compost with higher nutrient content can be prepared by use of some microbial inoculants as PSB, Azotobacter chroococum and cellulose decomposer (Trichurus spiralis, Paecilomyces fusisporus, Aspergillus awamori etc.), on farm waste and off farm waste (tender leaves of lantana Karanj & Ipomoea, leaf litter fall, water hyacinth etc.) and rock phosphate (1 to 5 %) in the compost pits. Techniques of compost preparation have been tested under field conditions and the composts

are suitable for organic farming and provide balanced nutrition to the are suitable for organic farming and provide balanced nutrition to the plants.

Farmers can save considerable amount of chemical fertilizers by Farmers can save considerable amount of chemical fertilizers by the application of plant nutrients through enriched compost without the application of plant nutrients through enriched compost without any adverse effect on crop yield in acidic red loam soils of Chotanagpur any adverse effect on crop yield in acidic red loam soils of Chotanagpur region. This is eco friendly, non toxic organic manure and improves soil region. This is eco friendly, non toxic organic manure and improves soil health.

♦ Acid tolerant Rhizobium inoculants for pulses and lugumemous oil seeds crops

The acid tolerent microbial inoculants have been developed to The acid tolerent microbial inoculants have been developed to increase the yield of pulses and legumemous oilseed crops. Department increase the yield of pulses and legumemous oilseed crops. Department has facility for production of one lakh packets (100g) of lignite based has facility for production of one lakh packets (100g) of lignite based acid tolerant Rhizobium culture per annum. Use of Rhizobium culture culture increases yield by 10-15 % in all legumes crops. Cost of Rhizobium Rhizobium culture is Rs. 75.0 per hectare and it save up to Rs.450 to 550 in terms culture is Rs. 75.0 per hectare and it save up to Rs.450 to 550 in terms of chemical fertilizer per hectare. Rhizobium culture is supplied to State culture is supplied to State Government, NGOs and farmers for both Kharif and Rabi pulses.

♦ Possible utilization of Fly ash in Agriculture

Extensive field and laboratory studies have been undertaken Extensive field and laboratory studies have been undertaken with flyash in acid soils of Jharkhand. Results revealed that fly ash with flyash in acid soils of Jharkhand. Results revealed that fly ash should be used for flower cultivation, growing of non-edible tree should be used for flower cultivation, growing of non-edible tree species (karanj etc.) and a forestation.

Flyash is not advocated in field crops and vegetable crops like Flyash is not advocated in field crops and vegetable crops like colocasia, okra, potato and tomato due to the presence of high heavy colocasia, okra, potato and tomato due to the presence of high heavy metal in flyash.

♦ Method of Secondary and Micronutrient nutrient application in crops

The Source, level and method of application of boron, The Source, level and method of application of boron, molybdenum and sulphur in crops have been perfected and recommended for large scale adoption. In sulphur deficient soils, application of 24 kg S ha-1 as Phosphogypsum (16% S) or Pyrites (20% S) for Mustard and Groundnut is recommended. In cauliflower, grown in Mo deficient soils, application of 1 to 1.5 kg Mo ha-1 (Ammonium or Sodium Molybdate) is useful. Foliar application of 0.1 per cent solution of Ammonium molybdate is effective. Boron deficient soils should be treated with 1.5 kg boron/ha (15 kg borax) especially in intensively

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vegetable growing areas. Foliar application of 0.2 % borax with 0.2 % urea is more useful in boron deficient crops.

In acidic soil of Jharkhand Sulphur application increased grain yield of crops under field conditions. Increase in crop yield due to

S application varied from 26 to 40, 17 to 26 and 30 to 63 per cent in oilseed, pulse and vegetable crops, respectively. Application of Boron resulted in 15 to 60 % and application of Molybdenum resulted in 9 to 32 % increase in curd yield of cauliflower under field conditions.

Publications (2011-16) Books/Bulletins Published

Sarkar, A. K., Singh, R. S., Yadav, M. S. & Singh, C. S.(2011). In ‘Integrated Farming System for Sustainable production’Farming System for Sustainable production’. Agrotech Publishing Academy, Farming System for Sustainable production’. Agrotech Publishing Academy, Farming System for Sustainable production’Udaipur (India),pp. 1-266.Udaipur (India),pp. 1-266.

Sarkar, A. K., Kotur, S. C., Raghupati, H. B. & Satisha, G. C. (2011) Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Improved Nutrition of Vegetable and Fruit Advanced Diagnostic Techniques for Improved Nutrition of Vegetable and Fruit Crops. ICAR NAE Pub. 03/2011 pp. 1-100.Crops. ICAR NAE Pub. 03/2011 pp. 1-100.

Gupta, N. C. (2012). Vermicompost Production by Natural Wastes, ICAR Niche Area Tech. BullNiche Area Tech. Bull.01/2012:pp.1-40.

Agarwal, B.K.;Sarkar,A.K.;Singh, R.P.; Shahi, D.K. and Kumar, Ajay (2012). Jharkhand Rajya mai mrida swasthay ki stithi awang prabandhan, (2012). Jharkhand Rajya mai mrida swasthay ki stithi awang prabandhan, SSAC Tech. Bull. SSAC Tech. Bull. No. 2/2012, pp 1-118.

Agarwal, B.K.; Shahi, D.K. & Kumar, Ajay (2012). Drighakalin urvarako ke prayog se phaslopadan par prabhaw aung vaigyanik anusansaye, ke prayog se phaslopadan par prabhaw aung vaigyanik anusansaye, SSAC Tech. Extn. Folder:Extn. Folder: 03/2012, p 1-12.

Kumar, Rakesh, Karmkar, S. and Sarkar, A.K.(2012).Soil Status and Crop Response to Potassium application in Jharkhand, Crop Response to Potassium application in Jharkhand, IPI Technical BulletinNo.1/2012, Published by Faculty of Agriculture, BAU.Ranchi.No.1/2012, Published by Faculty of Agriculture, BAU.Ranchi.

Agarwal, B.K. and Shahi, D.K. (2013). Mitti Janch kai adhar par fasalwar Agarwal, B.K. and Shahi, D.K. (2013). Mitti Janch kai adhar par fasalwar urwarako ki anusansaye, SSAC Technical Folder No.: 01/2013, pp. 1-34.SSAC Technical Folder No.: 01/2013, pp. 1-34.SSAC Technical Folder

Sarkar, A. K. and Mahapatra, P. (Editors) (2015) “Plant Nutrient (2015) “Plant Nutrient Disorders- Diagnosis and management” New India Publishing Agency, New , New New India Publishing Agency, New New India Publishing AgencyDelhi, pp 1-284.

Shahi, D. K. and Agarwal, B.K. (2015). Practical Manual on Soil Analysis Shahi, D. K. and Agarwal, B.K. (2015). Practical Manual on Soil Analysis (Chemical & Biological), SSAC, BAU, pp 1-118.

Book Chapters

Kumar, Arvind and Agarwal, B.K. (2011). “ Soil and Quality Analysis” Kumar, Arvind and Agarwal, B.K. (2011). “ Soil and Quality Analysis” in book on ‘Integrated Farming System for Sustainable production’ by Sarkar, by Sarkar, Integrated Farming System for Sustainable production’ by Sarkar, Integrated Farming System for Sustainable production’A. K., Singh, R. S., Yadav, M. S. & Singh, C. S.(2011). Published by Agrotech A. K., Singh, R. S., Yadav, M. S. & Singh, C. S.(2011). Published by Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur (India) 152-160.

Shahi, D.K. (2011). “ Soil and Water Quality Analysis” in book on Shahi, D.K. (2011). “ Soil and Water Quality Analysis” in book on ‘Integrated Farming System for Sustainable production’ by Sarkar, A. K., Singh, by Sarkar, A. K., Singh, Integrated Farming System for Sustainable production’ by Sarkar, A. K., Singh, Integrated Farming System for Sustainable production’R. S., Yadav, M. S. & Singh, C. S.(2011). published by Agrotech Publishing R. S., Yadav, M. S. & Singh, C. S.(2011). published by Agrotech Publishing Academy, Udaipur (India) 161-166.

Important Research Publications Karmkar, S.: Kumar, Rakesh and Agarwal, B.K. (2011). Effect of green

manuring and biofertilizer on rice ( Oryza sativa) in plateau region, manuring and biofertilizer on rice ( Oryza sativa) in plateau region, Oryza, 48(4): 339-342.48(4): 339-342.

Kumari, Geeta; Mishra, B.; Kumar, R.; Agarwal, B.K. and Singh, B.P. (2011). Long term effect of manure, fertilizer and lime application on active (2011). Long term effect of manure, fertilizer and lime application on active and passive pools of soil organic carbon under Maize-wheat cropping system and passive pools of soil organic carbon under Maize-wheat cropping system in an Alfisol. in an Alfisol. J. Indian Soc. Soil Sci., 59 (3) : 245-250.

Pattanayak, S. K.; Mishra, U.K.; Sarkar, A.K. and Majumdar, K. (2011). Integrated Nutrient Management for Groundnut and red Gram in Acid Soils of Integrated Nutrient Management for Groundnut and red Gram in Acid Soils of Odisha. Odisha. Better Crops South asia, 5 (1): 8-10.

Kumari, Ragini ; Mahapatra, P. and Singh, R. P. (2012). Temporal and axial variation in micro nutrient content in leaf of litchi orchard. axial variation in micro nutrient content in leaf of litchi orchard. Environment and Ecologyand Ecology, and Ecology, and Ecology 30(4A): 1488-1493.

Kumari, Ragini; Mahapatra, Prabhakar and Singh, R.P. (2013). Temporal Variations in Primary, Secondary and Micronutrient Contents in Soil of Litchi Variations in Primary, Secondary and Micronutrient Contents in Soil of Litchi Orchard, Orchard, Soil Science and Plant Analysis, 44(9) : 1472-1479.

Kumari, Nisha; Shahi, D.K. and Kumari, Ragini (2013). ”Characterization of Some Rhizobium Isolates & their effectiveness on Chickpea”(2013). of Some Rhizobium Isolates & their effectiveness on Chickpea”(2013). Environment & EcologyEnvironment & Ecology, Environment & Ecology, Environment & Ecology 31 (2C):1031-1034.

Kumari, Nisha; Shahi, D.K. and Kumari, Ragini (2013). Characterization of Some of Some Rhizobium Isolates and their effectiveness on Chickpea. Environment & Ecology& Ecology, & Ecology, & Ecology 31 (2C):1031-1034.

Sinha, S.K; Alam, M; Agarwal, B.K; Nanda,K.K and Sarkar, A.K. (2013). Suitable puddler for puddling in rainfed lowland rice of East Singhbhum District,. Environment and Ecology 31 (1) 205-208.

Sinha, S.K; Alam, M; Agarwal, B.K; Nanda, K. K and Sarkar, A.K. (2013) Suitable tillage practices for increasing water storage capacity and yield of rice under upland soils of East Singhbhum district., Environment and Ecology 31 (1) 193-197.

Wanjari, R.; Singh, Muneshwar; Jadhao, S. D.; Mahapatra, P.; Saha, A. R.; Nayak R. K.; Dash, A. K.; Arulmozhiselvan, K. and Elayarajan, M. (2013).

Soil microbial diversity in long term fertilizer experiments in different Soil microbial diversity in long term fertilizer experiments in different agroecological zones of India. International Journal of Bioresource and stress International Journal of Bioresource and stress management, management, management 4(2):169-172.

Agarwal, B. K., Mahapatra. P., Kumar, Arvind., Shahi, D.K., Kumar, Mahapatra. P., Kumar, Arvind., Shahi, D.K., Kumar, Rajeev and Karmakar, S. (2014). Soil acidity and health of an Alfisol under Rajeev and Karmakar, S. (2014). Soil acidity and health of an Alfisol under soybean-wheat cropping system in an acid soil of Jharkhand. Annals of Plant Annals of Plant and Soil Research. 16 (4): 275.

Jha, Pramod; Lakaria, B.L.; Biswas, A.K.; Saha,R.; Mahapatra, P.; Jha, Pramod; Lakaria, B.L.; Biswas, A.K.; Saha,R.; Mahapatra, P.; Agarwal, B.K.; Shahi, D.K.; Wanjari, R.H.; Lal,R.; Singh, M. and Rao, A.S.(2014). Agarwal, B.K.; Shahi, D.K.; Wanjari, R.H.; Lal,R.; Singh, M. and Rao, A.S.(2014). Effect of Carbon Input on Soil Carbon Stability and Nitrogen Dynamics. Effect of Carbon Input on Soil Carbon Stability and Nitrogen Dynamics. Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment 189, pp 36-42.

Kumar, A.; Dwivedi, A.K. Kumar,M.; Kumar, S.B.; Ranjan,R. and Prasad, Kumar, A.; Dwivedi, A.K. Kumar,M.; Kumar, S.B.; Ranjan,R. and Prasad, P. (2014). Effect of potassium on crop Biometrics of potato in farmers field, P. (2014). Effect of potassium on crop Biometrics of potato in farmers field, Progressive res.- An International J. 9 (Part I): 347-348.

Kumar, B.; Kumar, S.B.; and Hussain, I. (2014). Energetics and Kumar, B.; Kumar, S.B.; and Hussain, I. (2014). Energetics and Economics of Wheat based Crop Sequences, Progressive res.- An International An International J. 9 (Part I): 85-88.

Kumar, M.; Kumar,A. and Kumar, S.B. (2014). Effect of NPK on Plant Kumar, M.; Kumar,A. and Kumar, S.B. (2014). Effect of NPK on Plant growth and Flower yield of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora L.) , L.) , Progressive res.- An International J. 9 (Part I): 16-18.

Kumar,M.; Kumar,A. and Kumar, S.B.; Prasad,P. ; Dwivedi,A.K. and Kumar,M.; Kumar,A. and Kumar, S.B.; Prasad,P. ; Dwivedi,A.K. and Singh, S. (2014). Socoi-economic transformation and induction effect of Singh, S. (2014). Socoi-economic transformation and induction effect of trainees as a consequences of adoption of Bee keeping Enterpriges, Progressive res.- An International J. 9 (Part I): 28-30.

Kumar, S.B.; Kumar, A.; Kumar, M., Sarkar, A. and Singh, Y.K. (2014). Response of Biozyme on Soil and Crop Environment in Rice and Wheat Crops- a review, Progressive Res.- An International J., 9 (Part I): 357-358.

Kumari, Nisha; Kumari, Madhuri; Shahi, D.K. and Dubey, Himansu (2014). Characterization of Brady Rhizobium sp. Isolated from Acid Alfisol and Evaluation of their Nodulating Ability under Controlled Conditions. Environment of Ecology, Environment of Ecology, Environment of Ecology 32 (1): 82-85.

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Singh, Y.K.; Kumar,S.B.; Kumar,R. and Dwivedi, M.K. (2014). Improvement of available NPK through Soil Amendments under Irrigated and Un-irrigated condition in rice- wheat System, Progressive Res.- An International J., 9 (Part I): 160-163.

Kumar, Birendra; Karmakar, S.; Yadava, M. S. and Mahapatra P.(2015). Weed control in forage through conservation Agriculture. Indian Journal of Weed Science, 47(2):13-17.

Kumari, Ragini; Mahapatra, Prabhakar; Nisha, Kumari; Kumar, Rajeev Kumari, Ragini; Mahapatra, Prabhakar; Nisha, Kumari; Kumar, Rajeev and Singh, R. P. (2015). Temporal and axial variations for primary nutrient and Singh, R. P. (2015). Temporal and axial variations for primary nutrient concentaration in leaves of Litchi. concentaration in leaves of Litchi. The Bioscan, 10 (3): 1145-1148.

Roy, Trisha; Biswas, D. R.; Dutta, S.C.; Dwivedi, B.S. Lata; Bandyopadhyay, K.K.; Sarkar, Abhijit, Agarwal, B.K. and Shahi, D. K. (2015). Bandyopadhyay, K.K.; Sarkar, Abhijit, Agarwal, B.K. and Shahi, D. K. (2015). Solubilization of Purulia Rock Phosphate through Organic acid loaded nanoclay Solubilization of Purulia Rock Phosphate through Organic acid loaded nanoclay polymer composite and phosphate solubilizing bacteria and its effectiveness polymer composite and phosphate solubilizing bacteria and its effectiveness as P- fertilizer to Wheat. as P- fertilizer to Wheat. Journal of the Indian Society of Soil Science, 63 (3): 327-338.327-338.

Dey, Abir, Dwivedi, B. S., Datta, S. P., Meena, M.C., Agarwal, B. K.K. (2015). Soil Boron status: Impact of lime and fertilizers in an Indian long –term field experiment on a Typic Paleustalf. –term field experiment on a Typic Paleustalf. Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica , Section B- Soil & Plant Science , , Section B- Soil & Plant Science , 65 (1): 54-62. Published online on 13th Oct 2014.2014.

Firdous, S. ; Agarwal, B. K. ; Kumar, Arvind; Wadood, A. and Shahi, D. K. (2016). Study of Translocation Pattern of Zinc at Different Growth Stages in K. (2016). Study of Translocation Pattern of Zinc at Different Growth Stages in Rice. Rice. Green Farming, 7: 1-4.

Gosh, A.; Dwivedi, B. S.; Meena, M. C.; Agarwal, B. K.; Mahapatra, P. ; Shahi, D. K. ; Salwani, R. and Agnihotri, R. (2016). Temperature sensivity of soil organic carbon decomposition as affected by long term fertilization under a Soybean based cropping system in sub-tropic Alfisol, Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment(Elsevier)- Accepted.Environment(Elsevier)- Accepted.Environment(Elsevier

Kumar, Arvind; Denre, Manas; Agarwal, B.K.; Kumar,Manish and Ojha, R.K. (2016). Agronomic Biofertification of Zinc in Indigenous, High Yielding and hybrid rice (and hybrid rice (Oryza sativaOryza sativa L.) Cultivars. L.) Cultivars. J. Indian Soc. Sci.J. Indian Soc. Sci. 64 (1):64 (1): 93-97. 93-97.

Kumar, Rakesh; Karmakar, S.; Sarkar, A. K.; Dutta, S., Mazumdar, K.; Kumar, Rakesh; Karmakar, S.; Sarkar, A. K.; Dutta, S., Mazumdar, K.; Satyanarayan, T. and Johnston, Adrian M. (2016). Importance of Phosphorus Satyanarayan, T. and Johnston, Adrian M. (2016). Importance of Phosphorus Management in Maize- Wheat cropping Systems, Better Crops, Vol. C 100 No. , Vol. C 100 No. 1: 17-19.

Minz, A.; Ekka, L. and Kumar, S. B. (2016). Effect of Sulphur on Growth, Minz, A.; Ekka, L. and Kumar, S. B. (2016). Effect of Sulphur on Growth, Yield, Nutrient Uptake and Quality Parameters of Linseed, Progressive Research Progressive Research – An International Journal, 11 (1): 231-233.

Minz, A.; Ekka, L. and Kumar, S.B. (2016). Effect of Zinc on Yield, Minz, A.; Ekka, L. and Kumar, S.B. (2016). Effect of Zinc on Yield, Growth Parameters, Nutrient Uptake and Content and Quality Characteristics Growth Parameters, Nutrient Uptake and Content and Quality Characteristics of Linseed, Progressive Research – An International Journal, 11 (1): 234-236.: 234-236.

Sahoo, A. K. ; Nayak, S.; Mukhopadhya, S.; Banerjee, T. ; Singh, S.; Sahoo, A. K. ; Nayak, S.; Mukhopadhya, S.; Banerjee, T. ; Singh, S.; Sarkar, D.; Sarkar, A. K.; Agarwal, B.K. and Shahi, D.K. (2016). Mapping of Block Mapping of Block Level Soil Fertility Status of Dumka District, Jharkhand Using GPS and GIS. Level Soil Fertility Status of Dumka District, Jharkhand Using GPS and GIS. Indian Journal of fertilizer, Indian Journal of fertilizer, Indian Journal of fertilizer 12 (7): 50-57.

Extension Activities Capacity Building of Tribal Farmers under TSP Programme of AICRP- ICAR Projects (2011-16)

Programme Title No. of Programme

No. of participants

LTFE ProjectsFarmers Scientist Interaction on Long Term Fertilizer Management at Gumla & W. Singhbhum district

02 100

Training on Long term Management of Manure & fertilizers for sustainable Agriculture for BTM of ATMAs officials

01 32

Farmers Scientist Interaction on Long Term Fertilizer Management at Gumla, Lohardaga & W. Singhbhum District during Kharif

03 150

Kisan Gosthi on effect of Long Term Use of fertilizer & Manure at Gumla, Lohardaga & W. Singhbhum District during Rabi

03 160

Farmers Scientist Interaction on Long Term Fertilizer Management at Gumla, Lohardaga & W. Singhbhum District during Kharif

04 229

Kisan Gosthi on Long Term Management of Fertilizer for Sustainable Farming

03 150

STCR ProjectField days on Soil Test Crop Response 03 164

Programme Title No. of Programme

No. of participants

Kisan Gosthi on Importance of Soil testing for sustainable Crop Production at E. Singhbhum, Gumla & Koderma districts

06 300

Farmers Scientist Interaction on Soil test crop Response during Kharif

03 150

Interpretation of Soil Test result and calculation of Fertilizer requirement at Lohardaga district

01 73

Importance of Soil Test to Sustain Crop Production at Khunti district

01 56

Soil Sampling and Analysis for Available Plant Nutrient at Ranchi district

01 106

Cropping system based Nutrient Management/Balance Nutrition/Crop Quality at Ranchi district

01 87

Micronutrient Project

Training on Impact of Micronutrient on crops

02 100

Training on Impact of Micronutrient on Plant & Human Continuum at Palkot, Gumla

01 79

Training on role of Micronutrient in soil, Plant & human Health

02 108

Total 36 2044

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Crop Coverage Area (ha) District

No. of Farmers

benefitedLTFE ProjectMaize & Pigeonpea

0.15 W. Singhbhum, Gumla & Ranchi

03

Wheat 6.45 Lohardaga & Ranchi 33Maize 22.5 W. Singhbhum, Gumla,

Khunti & Lohardaga90

Crop Coverage Area (ha) District

No. of Farmers

benefitedSTCR ProjectWheat 6.4 Ranchi & Lohardaga 16Micronutrient ProjectRice 10.0 Ranchi, Khunti & Lohardaga 46

Total 45.2 188

Memorial/ Special Lectures OrganizedS.N. Memorial Lecture Topic of Memorial/Spl. Lecture Speaker Date1. Special Lecture on Potassium Invisible aspects of Potassium in crops Dr. Baladzhoti, Collaborator, IPI,

switzerland12.12.2011

2. Dr. D.P. Motoramani Memorial Lecture of ISSS

Micro and Secondary nutrients beyond soil and plant system: Issues and Strategies

Dr. Arvind Shukla, PC, AICRP Micronutrient, IISS, Bhopal

06.09.2012

3. 4th Dr. G.S.Sekhon Memorial Lecture of ISSS

Potential of industrial By-products in ameliorating Acid soils for sustainable crop production

Dr. D. Jena, Professor & Head,SSAC, OUAT, BBSR, Odisha

02.09.2013

4. 4th Dr. N. P. Dutta Memorial Lecture of ISSS

Sustaining productivity of rice soils under changing climate: Issues and options related to Nitrogen availability

Dr. D.K. KunduHead, Div. of Crop Prod., CRIJ & AF, Kolkata (WB)

15.09.2014

5. Special Lecture on Development of Soil Health Card

Development of Soil Health card for enhancing crop productivity, nutrient use efficiency and environment quality

Dr.T.J. Purkaystha,Principal Scientist, Division of SSAC, IARI, New Delhi.

27.05.2015

6. Special Lecture on Soil Testing of ISSS

Revamping Soil Testing Research and Service : Present Status and Future Strategies

Dr. B. S. Dwivedi, Head, Division of SSAC, IARI, New Delhi.

30.08.2016

International/National/State level Seminar/Workshop organizedS. N. Name & Title of Programme Date Organizers No. of

ParticipantsInternational Seminar/Workshop1 International Workshop on Potassium Nutrition & Crop

Quality4-5th March, 2014 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & IPI, Switzerland 150

2 International Workshop on Soil Health 12-13th Jan., 2016 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi; TCI, Mumbai & Cornell Univ., Ithaca, USA

100

National Seminar/Workshop/Training Program3 Orientation programme on Nutritional Management of

Horticultural crops23-25th Feb., 2011 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & IIHR, Bangalore 30

4 IPNI Meet on Strategy Developed for Analysis of Soil Physical Parameter & Carbon Pool Study

9-11th April, 2011 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & IPNI- India Programme

20

5 FAI Orientation Programme on Soil Fertility Mapping – Challenge & Opportunity

21st Oct., 2011 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & FAI, New Delhi 150

6 Practical Oriented Training on Analytical Methods of Soil Testing

30 Jan- 5th Feb., 2012

SSAC, BAU & ATMA, Garhwa 12

7 Workshop on Enabiling Technologies for Climate Resilient Future Farming Systems in Jharkhand

16-17th Apri, 2012 SSAC, BAU & IPNI- India Program & CIMMYT

40

8 FAI-IZA Symposium on Zinc in Crops and Human Health in Jharkhand

2nd March, 2012 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & FAI- International Zinc Initiative- India Program

30

9. Workshop on Nutrient Expert: A Fertilizer Decision Support Tool for Maize & Wheat

18th June, 2013 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & IPNI- India Programme

85

FLD/OFT conducted on Tribal Farmers Field under TSP of AICRP- ICAR Projects (2011-16)

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S. N. Name & Title of Programme Date Organizers No. of

Participants10 Training on Biofertilizer Production 13-14th Sep., 2012 SSAC & BPD, , BAU, Ranchi 30

11 Workshop on “ On Scaling of Farmers Experiences of Potassium Nutrition to Vegetables in Jharkhand”

20th Oct., 2013 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & IPI, Switzerland & India

65

12 Release Ceremony of Block Level Soil Fertility Map of 4 districts of Jharkhand

24th June, 2014 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi,NBSS & LUP, Nagpur & Govt. of Jharkhand

55

13 Awareness Programme on importance of Soil in Human Life 24th June, 2015 ISSS Ranchi Chapter, SSAC, BAU 20014 ISSS Best Doctoral Research & Zonal Award contest for

Eastern Zone30th Sept., 2015 ISSS Ranchi Chapter, SSAC, BAU 50

15 Workshop on Nutrient Expert & Sustainable Soil Nutrient Management

18th Jan., 2015 SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & IPNI- India Programme

90

16 Summer Internship for PG Students of Central University, Ranchi

25 May- 24th June, 2015

SSAC, BAU, Ranchi & Central University, Ranchi

10

Biofertilizer / Vermicompost Production and Revenue generationThe department produced Rhizobium cultures of Kharif (Urad, Arhar, Moong, Soyabean & Ground nut) and Kharif (Urad, Arhar, Moong, Soyabean & Ground nut) and Kharif Rabi pulses (Pea, Lentil, Gram, pulses (Pea, Lentil, Gram, Rabi pulses (Pea, Lentil, Gram, Rabi

French bean, Cowpea & Moong) from Biofertilizer production unit. However, French bean, Cowpea & Moong) from Biofertilizer production unit. However, Azotobacter, PSB, Azolla, Mycorrhiza and BGA were also produced : , Azolla, Mycorrhiza and BGA were also produced :

Year

Biofertilizer Production Vermi compost Production

Rhizobium culture (100gm/pkts)

BGA (kg)

Azotobacterculture (100 gm/pkts)

PSB culture(100 gm/ pkts)

Azolla(Kg)

Revenue generated

(in Rs.)Produced

(in quintal)Revenue

generated(in Rs.)

2011-12 46,675 50 4121 33,494 48 10,82,425 84.83 42,4152012-13 89,639 90 10,651 46,941 72 18,56,330 100.83 80,6642013-14 79,350 74 5,658 46,353 74 13,96,200 79.00 63,2002014-15 42,068 38 16,022 31,795 17 7,09,330 89.00 71,2002015-16 41,124 12 23,581 27,026 07 9,43,480 73.00 73,000Total 2,98,856 264 60,033 3,67,180 218 59,87,765 426.66 3,30,449

Soil Testing Services and Revenue generation (2011-16)The department of Soil Science has a very good facility for soil testing of soil pH, O.C, E.C. Aval.N, P, K, S, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, and B.The annual The department of Soil Science has a very good facility for soil testing of soil pH, O.C, E.C. Aval.N, P, K, S, Fe, Cu, Zn, Mn, and B.The annual

capacity of the laboratory is 10,000 soil samples analysis. The soil testing service is provided to the farmers free of cost and the soil health cards capacity of the laboratory is 10,000 soil samples analysis. The soil testing service is provided to the farmers free of cost and the soil health cards with recommendations of fertilizers and manure on the basis of soil test value were provided to farmers. Total 31,994 soil samples were analysed with recommendations of fertilizers and manure on the basis of soil test value were provided to farmers. Total 31,994 soil samples were analysed which generated revenue of Rs. 35,38,850/-. The department has developed its own “Soil health Card” for facilitating and promoting the use of soil which generated revenue of Rs. 35,38,850/-. The department has developed its own “Soil health Card” for facilitating and promoting the use of soil amendments for reclamation of acidic soils for improving their fertility and productivity. amendments for reclamation of acidic soils for improving their fertility and productivity.

Video Cassettes developed (In Hindi) for the farmers in the NICHE Area of Excellence (ICAR)1. Importance of Soil Health 2. Organic Manure & Bio-fertilizer3. Balanced Fertilizer Use and Soil Health 4. Soil and Water Pollution

Summer/Winter School/Short Courses attendedName of Faculty

Members Name of Programme Sponsoring Agency Dates Venue

Dr. P. MahapatraJr. Scientist

Summer school programme on “ Statistical Advances of Technological Enhancement in Agricultural Research”

ICAR- IASRI, New Delhi

19 Jan. - 8 Feb., 2016

ICAR- IASRI, New Delhi

Dr. B. K. AgarwalChief Scientist

Short course on ‘Advances in Nanotechnology for Agriculture and its Allied Branches’

ICAR, New Delhi

6-15 June, 2016

College of Tech. & Engineering, MPUA & T, Udaipur, Rajsthan

Dr. (Mrs) Asha Sinha & Dr. N. C. Gupta Asstt. Professor

Short course on ‘ Recent Advances in Enhancing Water Productivity in Hill and Plateau Region

ICAR, New Delhi

25th Sep- 15th Oct., 2015

ICAR RCER Res. Centre, Palandu, Ranchi

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Award/Recognition Dr. A .K . Sarkar Former Dean , Agriculture received “Platinum

Jubilee Award” during the 60th Annual Convention of Indian Society of Soil Science at UAS, Bangalore , India in Nov., 2015 for outstanding contribution in Soil Science .

Dr. B. P. Singh, Ex. Univ. Prof., SSAC elected as President of Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi Indian Society of Soil Science, New Delhi for the year 2011 for the year 2011 & 2012.

Dr. B. K. Agarwal and Dr. Rakesh Kumar elected as Councillor for ISSS, New Delhi for the year 2015 & 2016.

Dr. S. B. Kumar, Jr. Scientist received Young Scientist Award and Best Oral Paper Presentation Award during National seminar on ‘ Emerging challenges and opportunities in biotic and abiotic stress management’ at DDR, Hyderabad on 14th

Dec.2014. Dr. D. K. Shahi, Dr. D. K. Shahi, Chief Scientist & Chairman nominated member Chief Scientist & Chairman nominated member

of Editorial Board of “Annals of Plant and Soil Research” “Annals of Plant and Soil Research” “Annals of Plant and Soil Research” ISSN ISSN 0972-1959, published by G.K.V. Society of Agriculture, Agra, 0972-1959, published by G.K.V. Society of Agriculture, Agra, (UP).

Distinguished Visitors Dr. Baladzhoti Tirugnanasothki, Collaborator, IPI, Switzerland Dr. Adrian M. Johnston, Vice-President, IPNI- India Programme,

Canada Mr. Hillel Magen, Director, International Potash Institute,

Horgen, Switzerland Prof. Harold Van Es, President, American Society of Soil Science

Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA Dr. Phil Frost, Cornell University, Ithaca, USA Dr. A.K. Singh, Ex- DDG (NRM), ICAR, New Delhi & Vice-

Chancellor, RVSKVV, Gwalior (M.P.) Dr. J. S. Sandhu,Commissioner, Ministry of Agriculture, Govt. of

India Dr. R. K. Tewatia, FAI, New Delhi Dr. Soumitra Das , Director, International Zinc Institute- India

Programme, New Delhi Dr. A.K. Singh, ZPD Eastern Zone, ICAR, Kolkata (WB) Mrs. Roger, Agril. Scientists, Canada Mr. N. K. Awasthi, Coordinator, IPI, India, Sri Lanka & Bangla

Desh. Dr. Muneshwar Singh, National Coordinator, AICRP on LTFE

Project , IISS, Bhopal Dr. Kaushik Majumdar, Director, IPNI- India Programme, Dr. Kaushik Majumdar, Director, IPNI- India Programme,

Gurgaon, Haryana Dr. T. Satyanarayana, Dy. Director, IPNI- India Programme, New Dr. T. Satyanarayana, Dy. Director, IPNI- India Programme, New

Delhi Dr. Sudarshan Dutta, Dy. Director, IPNI- India Programme (EZ), Dr. Sudarshan Dutta, Dy. Director, IPNI- India Programme (EZ),

Kolkata (WB) Dr. Arvind Shukla, Project Coordinator, AICRP on Micronutrient, Dr. Arvind Shukla, Project Coordinator, AICRP on Micronutrient,

IISS, Bhopal Dr. D. Jena, Ex- Professor & Head (SSAC), OUAT, Bhubaneswar, Dr. D. Jena, Ex- Professor & Head (SSAC), OUAT, Bhubaneswar,

Odisha Dr. Pradip Dey, Project Coordinator, AICRP on STCR, IISS, Bhopal Dr. S.K.Singh, Director, NBSS & LUP, Nagpur Dr. D. Das, Head, NBSS & LUP Regional Centre, Kolkatta Dr. D. K. Kundu, Head, Division of Crop Production, Central Central

Research Institute for Jute & Allied Fibres , Kolkata Dr. P. Jha, Principal Scientist, Indian Institute of Soil Science Dr. P. Jha, Principal Scientist, Indian Institute of Soil Science

(IISS), Bhopal Dr. G. S.Hazra, Professor, SSAC, BCKV, Kalyani, Kolkatta Dr. S. Roy Choudhary, Principal Scientist, DWT, Bhubneshwar

LinkagesInternational & National

International Plant Nutrition Institute, Canada- India Programme International Potash Institute, Switzerland Cornell University, Ithaca, USA International Zinc Initiatives- India Programme, New Delhi Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), New Delhi Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI), New Delhi Indian Institute of Soil Science (IISS- ICAR), Bhopal Fertilizer Association of India (FAI) Indian Farmer’s Fertilizers Corporation (IFFCO)Indian Farmer’s Fertilizers Corporation (IFFCO) National Bureau of Soil Science & Land Use Planning, Nagpur Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR- ICAR), Bengalore Central Research Institute for Dry land Agriculture (CRIDA- ICAR),

Hyderabad

State Level

Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandary & Cooperation, Department of Agriculture, Animal Husbandary & Cooperation, Govt. of Jharkhand

Directorate of Horticulture, Govt. of Jharkhand ICAR- RCER Regional Centre, Palandu, Namkom, Ranchi Indian Institute of Natural Resource & Gum (IINRG), Namkom, Indian Institute of Natural Resource & Gum (IINRG), Namkom,

Ranchi, Jharkhand State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute State Agricultural Management & Extension Training Institute

(SAMETI), Ranchi, Jharkhand State Horticultural Mission (SHM), Ranchi, Jharkhand Ram Krishna Mission ( Divyayan), RanchiRam Krishna Mission ( Divyayan), Ranchi SRI, Bariatu, Ranchi Central Upland Rice Research Institute (CURRS- ICAR), Hazaribag Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), Hazaribag Gramin Vikash Trust (GVT), Ranchi PRADAN, Hazaribag

Compiled by : Mr. Ajay Kumar, Routine Analyst and Edited by : Dr. B. K. Agarwal, Professor, SSAC, BAU, RanchiPublished by : Dr. D. K. Shahi, Chairman

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