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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Effect of foliar applied zinc chelate (Zn HEDP) on soil properties in Western Gangetic Region of Uttar Pradesh
Authors
Ravi Pant, Chandra Shekhar, Harikesh Singh, Amit Kumar
Abstract
Zinc deficiency is emerging as a major constraint to soil fertility and
crop productivity in intensively cultivated rice ecosystems of the Indo‑Gangetic
Plains. A field experiment was conducted during the kharif seasons of 2023 and
2024 at Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, to study the effect of foliar‑applied zinc
chelate (Zn‑HEDP) on post‑harvest soil properties under transplanted paddy.
Nine treatments comprising chelated and inorganic zinc sources with and without
farmyard manure (FYM) were evaluated in a randomized block design with three
replications. Soil samples collected after harvest each season were analyzed
separately for available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, organic carbon, pH
and electrical conductivity. Results revealed that foliar application of Zn‑HEDP,
particularly in combination with FYM, significantly improved available
phosphorus and marginally enhanced nitrogen and potassium status without
adversely affecting soil pH, EC, bulk density or CaCO₃ content. Improvements
were more pronounced during the second season, indicating residual and
cumulative benefits. The study demonstrates that Zn‑HEDP is an efficient and
soil‑safe micronutrient source for sustaining soil fertility in zinc‑deficient
alluvial soils of the Western Gangetic region.
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Pages:211-213
How to cite this article:
Ravi Pant, Chandra Shekhar, Harikesh Singh, Amit Kumar "Effect of foliar applied zinc chelate (Zn HEDP) on soil properties in Western Gangetic Region of Uttar Pradesh". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 211-213
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