This book comprises of a comparative assessment of physico-chemical, biological characteristics of two soil types of West Bengal, India.The book comprises of six chapters with in depth analysis of physical, chemical and biological characteristics of two soil types. The book is also enriched with detailed methodology of soil analysis along with their interpretation.This book would be an comprehensive treatise for understanding the perview of soil analysis.

The present book comprises of developement of innovative ecofriendly-agrotechnology in alluvial soil zone of Burdwan District, West Bengal, India.The book is highly enriched with different aspects of reduction of chemical fertilizer dose, application of biofertilizer, compost and growth retardant Cycocel for sustainable production of mustard.The book is also enriched with detaied methodology of Soil Analysis.

From the last half of 19th century with the increase in the worlds population, food production and fertilizer consumption has increased continuously but, the rate of increase in consumption of chemical fertilizer is terribly high than that of the rate of production increased. Indiscriminate application of chemical fertilizer, mainly nitrogenous fertilizers polluting our habitat in many ways. Our natural eco-system is also being badly affected, soil productivity is in declining phase. The increasing trend of nitrogenous fertilizer application has a long term detrimental effect on...