Effect of urea on the geotechnical properties of soil

Urea, a vital nitrogen source, is extensively employed as a fertilizer in the agriculturally rich Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. This district, situated within the larger agricultural landscape of Rajasthan, serves as a key hub for crop cultivation, encompassing staples like wheat, rice, maize...

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Published in:IOP conference series. Earth and environmental science 2024-06, Vol.1326 (1), p.12119
Main Authors: Muhammad, Sheikh Abbas, Jethoo, Ajay Singh, Shukla, Deepak, Dhoot, Vartika, Kumar, Ajay
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural land
Agricultural management
Agricultural practices
Contamination
Crop production
Environmental degradation
Permeability
Soil contamination
Soil degradation
Soil investigations
Soil permeability
Soil pollution
Soil properties
Staples
Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable practices
Urea
Ureas
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Summary:Urea, a vital nitrogen source, is extensively employed as a fertilizer in the agriculturally rich Jaipur district of Rajasthan, India. This district, situated within the larger agricultural landscape of Rajasthan, serves as a key hub for crop cultivation, encompassing staples like wheat, rice, maize, and various vegetables. The accessibility of urea plays a pivotal role in sustaining crop productivity in this region. However, the indiscriminate application of urea introduces challenges that warrant careful consideration. The overuse and mismanagement of urea in agricultural practices have the potential to trigger soil degradation and environmental contamination. In response to these concerns, this research paper presents a comprehensive investigation into soil permeability. Soil samples were meticulously collected from the MNIT Jaipur campus, and a range of experiments were conducted to evaluate their permeability characteristics. These soil samples were purposefully tainted with varying concentrations of urea (2.5%, 5%, 10%, and 15% by dry weight), simulating real-world conditions prevalent in the Jaipur district. The study aims to shed light on the impact of urea contamination on soil permeability, providing valuable insights for sustainable agricultural practices in the region.
ISSN:1755-1307
1755-1315
DOI:10.1088/1755-1315/1326/1/012119