2.2. Soil Sampling and Analysis
In order to investigate soil fertility status through the
analysis of some physical soil properties, Representative,
intact soil samples was collected with a manual core sampler
of known volume and weight, from each land-use practice
unit plot in X design in five replicates from three blocks.
Thus, samples were collected from four corners of a square
of 20 X 20 plots, with one from the center. The samples were
separated into 0–10cm, 10–20cm and 20 - 30cm horizons.