Spatial Analysis of Plant Nutrient Quantities of Tekirdag Soils with Geographical Information System (GIS)
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In present study, 108 soil samples were collected from 0-30 cm and 30-60 cm soil profiles of 55 different locations in Tekirdag province of Turkey. Soil samples were subjected to analyses for macro and micro nutrient (P, K, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Zn and Mn) essential for plant growth and development. Spatial distribution maps were generated for available soil nutrients at 0-30 and 30-60 cm profiles with the aid of Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and updated databases were created. Experimental results were compared statistically and soil available nutrients were classified with the aid of standard values used in the evaluation of soil analyzes. Deficiency, sufficiency or excess levels of nutrients were also determined. Present findings revealed that Tekirdag soils were poor in Zn, rich in Fe and sufficient in P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu and Mn.