Mandates of Soil Science Division

Ø Diagnosis of Nutrient Deficiencies

Ø Fertilizers Recommendation for all Field Crops

Ø Organic matter enhancement in soils

Ø Management of Problem Soils

Ø Heavy metal determination in soil & fertilizers

Ø Soil Physical Management & Irrigation Scheduling

Ø Management of industrially polluted Soils

Ø Fertilizers Recommendation for Newly Developed Varieties by BARI

Ø Evaluation of New Fertilizers

Ø Contribution to Fertilizer Recommendation Guide

Ø Advisory Service to the Farmers, Traders etc

Thematic Areas

1. Soil Organic Matter Management

2. Soil Fertility and Fertilizer Management

3. Ecologically Unfavorable Land and Soil Management

4 .Bio-Fertilizers

5. Soil and Water Pollution

6. Impact of Climate Change on Natural Resources