Zemljište i biljka (Jan 2020)
Testing soil quality level parameters in villages in the Vranje city
Abstract
The soil is a superficial, fertile, loose layer of earth's crust. Soil is characterized by fertility and the presence of substances necessary for the growth and development of plants such as water, oxygen, minerals and organic matter. Soil quality depends on the content of these substances in the soil. Since the soil is a source of food for human and a condition for the survival of the living world on earth, its quality needs to be maintain at an appropriate level. This paper presents the quality parameters in soil samples taken from agricultural plots in the districts of several villages on the territory of the Vranje city. The pH values were in the range from 4.28 to 6.18, which means that the soils are acidic to weakly acidic and correspond to the planting of most arable crops. The highest values of pH were found in the soil samples from the Vrtogoš village. The values for available K2O and P2O5 were greater than 40%, this indicates that no additional fertilizers should be used in these plots. This research is important for these villages' residents and farmers in terms of making a right choice for cultures to grow.
