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VOL. 5, ISSUE 2 (2023)
Impact of livestock grazing on soil nutrient dynamics in three alpine meadows of the Munsyari region of Pithoragarh District Uttarakhand
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Pardeep Kumar Sharma, Priya Bisht, Narendra Singh Lotani, Chandra Singh Negi
Abstract
Livestock Grazing means utilization of the aboveground biomass, but the
intensity of grazing may inversely affect the soil’s physicochemical
properties. Soil Nutrients like Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium, and
Phosphorus are essential nutrients and thus needed for floral development. We
studied the effect of livestock grazing on the soil exchangeable cations
(Calcium, Magnesium, Sodium), Soil Potassium, and Phosphorus in three alpine
meadows of Munsyari. Soil Sodium concentrations were higher in Janthri which experienced
no grazing pressure (NG). Our results indicate that Available Potassium shows
an increase of 49.51% at 0-10 cm depth in a moderate grazed site (Balmiya top)
than Janthri (having no grazing). Soil total phosphorus, Calcium, and Magnesium
were higher in Moderate-grazed sites and decreased with an increase in depth.
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Pages:31-35
How to cite this article:
Pardeep Kumar Sharma, Priya Bisht, Narendra Singh Lotani, Chandra Singh Negi "Impact of livestock grazing on soil nutrient dynamics in three alpine meadows of the Munsyari region of Pithoragarh District Uttarakhand". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 5, Issue 2, 2023, Pages 31-35
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