Academic Programs
Department of Soil Science
Official WhatsApp No.: +923009822321
Official Contact No.: 03356623262
Official Email Address: zafarulhye@bzu.edu.pk
The Department of Soil Science is one of the main departments of the Faculty of Agricutural Sciences and Technology. The Department of Soil Science provides the students with a professional development in the field of Soil Science and water Management.
Soil is a vital part of the natural environment; essential for life. Soil serves as the medium for plant growth, habitat for many organisms, filtration system for surface water and storage of atmospheric carbon. Therefore, it influences the distribution, population and health of plant and animal species. Soil produces food, feed and fiber for us. Agricutural production of a farm is largely dependent on quality of its soil.
Soil Science is an applied science and faculty members are working on developing sustainable strategies and technologies that solve problem associated with soils as a medium for plant growth. The core activities of the department are centered at teaching, research and extension of innovations in soil, fertilizer and water sciences.
Research and teaching laboratories of the Department are equipped with sophisticated equipments and modern facilities that support soil, water and fertilizer analysis. These laboratories are serving as nursery for research scholars who are working for improved soil productivity under the supervision of competent faculty members of the Department. Class rooms and laboratories of the Department are well managed to train the students in soil physics, soil chemistry, soil microbiology and biochemistry, soil fertility and plant nutrition.