Table 2.
Adsorption capacity of FeCl3 in the bacteria treated soil observed by the addition of 1, 2, and 3%. All the concentrations are represented in terms of mg/kg
| Exchangeable | Carbonate | Fe–Mn | Organic | Residual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adsorption by FeCl3 (1%) | ||||
| 0.42 ± 0.4 | 1.1 ± 0.1 | 45.81 ± 2 | 1.42 ± 0.5 | 2.25 ± 0.2 |
| Adsorption by FeCl3 (2%) | ||||
| 0.47 ± 0.2 | 1.91 ± 0.3 | 44.58 ± 3 | 3.26 ± 0.4 | 1.67 ± 0.2 |
| Adsorption by FeCl3 (3%) | ||||
| 0.51 ± 0.3 | 2.27 ± 0.3 | 39.38 ± 2 | 2.73 ± 0.3 | 4.74 ± 0.5 |
| No adsorption by FeCl3 | ||||
| 0.44 ± 0.2 | 6.58 ± 0.3 | 35.89 ± 2 | 3.38 ± 0.6 | 4.8 ± 0.7 |
| Soil without bacteria and FeCl3 | ||||
| 39.22 ± 3 | 1.92 ± 2 | 5.47 ± 4 | 1.01 ± 2 | 2.27 ± 2 |