Soil Health, Plant Health, and Human Health

Abstract

To review available studies of soil nutrient profiles in different parts of the country and match them with available health information for the same sites. • Review the available literature on the contribution of different nutrients derived from various foods (crops and crop varieties, livestock breeds, and their products) and their role in causing or exacerbating or suppressing the adverse effects on health. • To develop protocol for measuring soil, crop, and human health parameters such that the relationship can be established in a statistically significant manner. • To take up a pilot study for systematic benchmarking of soil, crop nutrient profiles, and match it with the human nutritional levels in different parts of the country. • To take up visits to certain sites known for significantly higher level of certain chronic diseases to develop case studies of the relationships under study. • To convene a focus group discussion of eminent scientists to critique the findings of the study and suggest follow-up measures.