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VOL. 5, ISSUE 5 (2020)
Assessment of soil physico chemical parameters and ftir study on soil and leaves of elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb in Sim’s park, Coonoor
Authors
K Chitra
Abstract
Soil is necessary for the growth of the plants. It acts as a reservoir for minerals. Minerals play a vital role and they are an important source for plants growth. Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. is an economically important tree. It is otherwise called as rudraksha tree. In Sim’s park Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. was planted in the year 1905. Slope soil was collected for research purpose. It is 115 years old. So the soil status positively correlated with the growth and survival of Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. Soil texture and type were analysed for physical parameters. Chemical parameters such aspH, EC, organic carbon, macronutrients and micronutrients were studied. Macronutrients were present in higher amount. Micronutrients were present in sufficient level. FTIR study on soil showed that many functional groups were present. They were responsible for soil fertility. FTIR study on leaves showed that many functional groups were present in Elaeocarpus ganitrus Roxb. This study observed that, it has many medicinal values. There was an absence of cyanide group. So the endangered plant was free from toxic substance. This study concluded that, soil was good in fertility and the presence of functional groups in leaves confirmed that its medicinal value and it was suitable to cure many diseases.
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Pages:394-398
How to cite this article:
K Chitra "Assessment of soil physico chemical parameters and ftir study on soil and leaves of elaeocarpus ganitrus roxb in Sim’s park, Coonoor". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 5, Issue 5, 2020, Pages 394-398
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