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This study mapped soil suitability for rice in Northeast India using geospatial analysis. Piedmont plains are unsuitable for rice but suitable for oilseeds, highlighting the need for erosion control for better crop yields.

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  • Agricultural Science
  • Soil Science
  • Geospatial Analysis

Background:

  • Agricultural sustainability in Northeast India is hindered by limited land and soil suitability data, especially in flood-prone areas.
  • Physiographically diverse regions require detailed assessments for effective land-use planning.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess soil suitability and crop productivity in the Jiyadhol watershed using integrated geospatial techniques and soil analysis.
  • To create a spatially explicit soil suitability map for rice and other crops.

Main Methods:

  • Delineation of four major landforms (piedmont plain, upper alluvial plain, lower alluvial plain, flood plain) using remote sensing data.
  • Analysis of 170 surface soil samples for physicochemical properties.
  • Derivation of soil productivity, potential productivity, and crop yield indices for different rice ecosystems.

Main Results:

  • Soil productivity ranged from 12.1-61.7, potential productivity from 25.7-77.2, and crop yield index from 0.41-2.76.
  • Piedmont plain soils showed poor fertility and erosion, unsuitable for rice but promising for oilseeds/pulses.
  • A strong positive correlation was observed between NDVI and soil organic matter/crop yield.

Conclusions:

  • Erosion control is crucial, as soil loss rates are inversely related to productivity indicators.
  • The generated GIS-based soil suitability map is a vital decision-support tool for sustainable agricultural planning.
  • This research provides a framework for climate-resilient agriculture in data-scarce, flood-affected regions.