Pedogensis and taxonomy of engineering and Imalia farm soils of JNKW Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh

Three representative soil pedons in JNKW farm at Jabalpur were characterized and classified. The soils were very deep, the soil colour varied from dark brown to dark greyish brown and very dark greyish brown. The soil texture in surface soils varied from sandy loam to day loam while lower horizons showed day in most of the pectons. Subangular to angular blocky structure was observed in middle horizons of most of the pedons. The soils are calcarious and pH ranged from 7.0 to 7.5 The organic carbon content in these soils was 5.6 to 8.6 g kg−1 in surface and decreased with depth. Cation exchange capacity (CEC). Ca+2 and Mg+2 ions were found high in horizons where clay content was more based on morphological, physical and chemical properties P1 and P2 were classified as Vertic Haplustalfs and pedon (P3) was placed under Typic Haplusterts.