Forms, distribution and availability of sulphur in representative soil profiles of Kerala State

Abstract

A detailed study was undertaken to determine the distribution of different forms of sulphur, its avilability and its relationship to other general constituents, In soils of Kerala. Soil samples collection from three different deptns viz. 0-20 cm, 20-40 cm and 40-60 cm respectively from seven soil profiles, representing different soil groups of Kerala, constituted the material for the study. They were analysed for different forms of sulphur and also for their general and related properties. Neubauer test was conducted employing ragi seedlings to find out the plant available sulphur. Available sulphur was estimated by different extractants also.