Studies on the impact of mining on agricultural soils of Bicholim Taluka, Goa

Abstract

A total of 49 soil samples from various agricultural fields affected by mining rejects in the bicholim Taluka of Goa were collected and examined for physico-chemical characteristics, soil enzymes and soil microbial populations. An attempt was made to correlate the microbial populations with soil enzyme activities and content of heavy metals, both affected and unaffected soils were analyzed to make a comparative analysis.