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  • ICAR and TNAU E-Course Summarized

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  • Normally C : N : S ratio of soil is:

    Question: Normally C : N : S ratio of soil is:

    Options:

    100:20:01
    100:10:01
    200:10:01
    100:10:02

    ✅ Explanation:

    • The ideal or "normal" Carbon to Nitrogen to Sulfur (C:N:S) ratio in soil is generally considered to be around 100:10:1. This ratio is important for several reasons:
    -Microbial Activity: Soil microbes need carbon for energy and nitrogen for building proteins. A balanced C:N ratio ensures efficient decomposition of organic matter and nutrient release.
    -Nitrogen Availability: When the C:N ratio is too high (e.g., when adding materials like sawdust or straw), microbes will consume available soil nitrogen, leading to temporary nitrogen deficiency for plants.
    -Sulfur Availability: Though often overlooked, sulfur is essential for plant growth and plays a role in various metabolic processes.
    Key point-

    • Organic Matter:
    C:N Ratio = 20:1

    • Humus:
    C:N Ratio = 10:1

    • Normal Soil:
    C:N Ratio = 10:1 to 12:1

    • FYM (Farmyard Manure):
    C:N Ratio = 20:1

    • Microorganisms:
    C:N Ratio = 4:1 to 9:1

    • Leguminous Crop (e.g., legumes):
    C:N Ratio = 20:1

    • Crop Straw:
    C:N Ratio = 100:1

    • Wood Sawdust:
    C:N Ratio = 400:1

    • Carbon in Soil (Yindia soil):
    -0.5% Carbon found (This seems like a percentage, which is different from a C:N ratio but indicates the organic carbon content in the soil)

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