M. V. Amalendu

Improving Nutrient Availability and Rice Yield in Coastal Sandy Soils through Non-Conventional Soil Ameliorants

M. V. Amalendu, N. K. Binitha, P. Jayaraj, P. Nideesh, Boby. V. Unnikrishnan & P. K. Retheesh · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2026

Soil acidity is a major constraint limiting nutrient availability and rice productivity in the coastal sandy soils of Kerala. A field experiment was conducted during the first crop season of 2023 at Thaikadappuram, Kasaragod, Kerala, to evaluate the effectiveness of different soi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2026/v38i56095

Dolomite as an Effective Soil Ameliorant for Managing Soil Acidity, Micronutrient Availability and Rice Yield in Coastal Soil

M. V. Amalendu, N. K. Binitha, P. Nideesh, Boby. V. Unnikrishnan & P. K. Retheesh · Asian Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition · 2026

Soil acidity coupled with iron toxicity is an important limiting factor for growing rice in coastal soils. A field experiment was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of non conventional sources of calcium for the management of soil acidity and improvement of nutrient availabi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajsspn/2026/v12i2691