Profile Distribution and Interrelationships of Soil Physico-Chemical Properties under Major Orchards in Varanasi Region, India

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Ninety soil samples were taken at five depths (0–15 to 90–120 cm) from six orchards (mango, guava, citrus, bael, ber, and pomegranate). Physical characteristics (bulk density, particle density, porosity, water-holding capacity), chemical characteristics (pH, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, macronutrients, and secondary nutrients), and DTPA-extractable micronutrients (Fe, Mn, Zn, and Cu) were all examined in the samples. The findings revealed distinct vertical trends: whereas organic carbon, porosity, and nutrient availability decreased with depth, bulk density rose. In deeper levels, the pH of the soil changed from slightly acidic at the surface to neutral to slightly alkaline. While bulk density had a negative impact on fertility, correlation analysis revealed that organic carbon was a crucial regulator of nutritional availability. Strong connections between nutrients and organic matter were shown by cluster analysis, which divided characteristics into three clusters. PCA verified that the primary causes of variability were fertility factors and organic matter. Supported by SFI and SEF, mango and pomegranate orchards demonstrated more fertility than citrus and bael. Horticulture Soil physico-chemical properties Orchard systems Nutrient stratification Correlation analysis Cluster analysis Full Text Additional Declarations The authors declare no competing interests. Cite Share Download PDF Status: Posted Version 1 posted You are reading this latest preprint version Research Square lets you share your work early, gain feedback from the community, and start making changes to your manuscript prior to peer review in a journal. As a division of Research Square Company, we’re committed to making research communication faster, fairer, and more useful. We do this by developing innovative software and high quality services for the global research community. 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