Table 1 Physico-chemical analysis of soil sample from the experimental site.

From: Study of the effects of photoselective shades on growth quality, nutrient absorption and biochemical indices of Polianthes (Polianthes tuberosa L.)

Soil texture

Sand (%) 

Silt (%)

Clay (%)

pH

EC (dS m−1)

Cation exchange capacity CEC (Cmol kg−1)

Sandy- Loam

75.4

12

12.4

8.1

0.98

9.6

OC (%)

N (%)

P (mg kg−1)

K (mg kg−1)

Fe (mg kg−1) 

Zn (mg kg−1)

Mn (mg kg−1)

Cu (mg kg−1)

B (mg kg−1)

0.34

0.03

6.2

160

3.10

0.58

4.75

0.80

0.55

  1. OC Organic carbon.
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