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VOL. 2, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Awareness & case study about soil analytical techniques & statistics in India
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Trilok Nath Rai, Kedar Nath Rai, Sanjeev Kumar Rai, Rajeev Kumar Rai, Jyoti Rai
Abstract

This chapter provides a rigorous and contemporary treatment of the analytical methods, instrumentation, and statistical frameworks that underpin modern soil science research. Soil analysis has evolved considerably over the past decade, transitioning from labour-intensive wet chemistry toward high-throughput digital and spectroscopic platforms. Understanding both foundational and emerging analytical techniques is essential for postgraduate researchers working across the intersecting disciplines of geosciences, agricultural science, environmental science, climate science, and atmospheric science. This chapter equips students with the conceptual tools and technical literacy to design, execute, and critically interpret soil analytical studies in academic and applied contexts.

The chapter is organised into four integrated sections: chemical and physical soil analysis methods; modern instrumentation in soil research; statistical tools for experimental design and data analysis; and data interpretation, machine learning, and scientific communication. Continuity with Chapter 9 is maintained through emphasis on the analytical procedures used to characterise soil pollution, carbon stocks, and remediation outcomes. Awareness programme on soil sampling and testing continued since 2009 to 2026 by SMS, Soil Science in different ICAR-KVKs.
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Pages:3-11
How to cite this article:
Trilok Nath Rai, Kedar Nath Rai, Sanjeev Kumar Rai, Rajeev Kumar Rai, Jyoti Rai "Awareness & case study about soil analytical techniques & statistics in India". World Journal of Current Science, Vol 2, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 3-11
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