Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Assessing
soil
properties
and
providing
information
on
their
variability
is
critical
to
understanding
the
potential
of
soils
response
agricultural
management.This
study
investigated
variations
in
morphological,
physical
chemical
along
a
toposequence
Ipinu-Oju,
Benue
State.A
total
16
samples
were
collected
altitudinal
transect
ranging
from
160m
201m.The
was
divided
four
slope
positions:
Crest,
upper,
middle,
toe
positions,
each
with
different
floristic
composition
structure.The
analyzed
for
using
standard
field
laboratory
procedures.The
results
then
ANOVA.The
showed
strong
relationship
between
topography
certain
properties.A
transition
yellowish
grayish
color
observed
upper
lower
areas.In
addition,
depth
structure
improved
downslope.Topography
significantly
influenced
properties,
including
sand,
clay,
silt,
pH,
nitrogen,
organic
carbon
matter,
available
phosphorus,
potassium,
sodium,
exchange
acidity,
cation
capacity,
base
saturation.Based
USDA
Soil
Taxonomy
World
Reference
Base,
units
I,
III,
IV
classified
as
Arenic
Haplustalfs
Eutric
Lixisols,
while
unit
II
Leptisols.These
differences
characteristics
not
only
affect
crop
selection,
but
also
present
unique
management
challenges.Upland
face
issues
such
surface
runoff,
erosion
water
retention
main
problems,
lowland
do
have
significant
problems.Over
all,
this
highlights
importance
considering
influence
properties.Understanding
these
can
help
making
informed
decisions
regarding
practices.
Applied and Environmental Soil Science,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2024(1)
Published: Jan. 1, 2024
This
study
examined
the
influence
of
land
use
types
and
soil
depth
on
soil’s
physicochemical
properties
in
Sugar
Estate
Arjo‐Dhidhessa,
western
Ethiopia.
aimed
to
provide
baseline
data
for
future
investigations
area
by
exploring
significant
quality
indicators
across
various
depths.
Fifteen
composite
samples
were
collected
from
selected
types,
including
fallow
land,
cropland,
irrigated
forest
shrubland,
at
three
different
depths
(0–30,
30–60,
60–90
cm).
Particle
size
distribution;
bulk
density
(
ρ
b);
total
porosity
(Tp);
pH;
organic
matter;
available
texture
phosphorus.
The
exchangeable
acidity
(EA),
cation
exchange
capacity,
bases
(EBs)
found
be
influenced
changes
depth.
results
revealed
that
(1.43
g/cm
2
)
is
highest
cropland
subsurface,
whereas
lands
tend
have
a
relatively
high
clay
content
(67%),
moisture
(25.74%),
Tp
(54.28%).
While
pH
was
5.17,
varied
5.47
5.84.
Compared
with
other
uses,
shrubland
areas
presented
higher
levels
matter
(SOM)
(2.49%)
nitrogen
(TN)
(0.126%).
Forest
SOM
(2.45%),
TN
(0.126%),
phosphorus
(AvP)
(1.36%),
calcium
(Ca
2+
(16.82
cmol/kg),
had
lowest
amounts
(5.22
mg/kg),
Ca
(3.97
magnesium
(Mg
(0.99
cmol/kg).
In
contrast,
agricultural
activities
significantly
reduce
quality,
as
evidenced
densities
well
lower
nutrients,
AvP
EBs,
primarily
due
erosion
crop
harvesting.
To
maintain
improve
levels,
it
essential
adopt
sustainable
management
practices
contribute
maintaining
improving
overall
fertility.
Deleted Journal,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
44(3), P. 589 - 594
Published: Nov. 18, 2023
The
studied
area
is
a
crucial
component
of
the
Himalayan
Mountain
system,
which
has
broad
altitudinal
range
that
produces
fluctuation
in
its
climate.
study
was
conducted
October
2022
at
total
10
sites,
with
altitudes
ranging
from
328
m
(Chilla,
Haridwar)
to
3510
(Ghangaria,
Chamoli).
Nutrient
characteristics
soil
each
site
were
collected
and
analyzed.
In
terms
macronutrient
findings,
sites
2
7
performed
better,
but
1,
3,
4,
5,
6
better
micronutrient
results.
P
content
recorded
very
high
all
while
N
low
except
2.
majority
variables
had
good
association
between
them.
random
sample
selection
various
some
may
or
not
be
fertile,
caused
variations
results,
changing
nutrients.
Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 17, 2023
Assessing
soil
properties
and
providing
information
on
their
variability
is
critical
to
understanding
the
potential
of
soils
response
agricultural
management.This
study
investigated
variations
in
morphological,
physical
chemical
along
a
toposequence
Ipinu-Oju,
Benue
State.A
total
16
samples
were
collected
altitudinal
transect
ranging
from
160m
201m.The
was
divided
four
slope
positions:
Crest,
upper,
middle,
toe
positions,
each
with
different
floristic
composition
structure.The
analyzed
for
using
standard
field
laboratory
procedures.The
results
then
ANOVA.The
showed
strong
relationship
between
topography
certain
properties.A
transition
yellowish
grayish
color
observed
upper
lower
areas.In
addition,
depth
structure
improved
downslope.Topography
significantly
influenced
properties,
including
sand,
clay,
silt,
pH,
nitrogen,
organic
carbon
matter,
available
phosphorus,
potassium,
sodium,
exchange
acidity,
cation
capacity,
base
saturation.Based
USDA
Soil
Taxonomy
World
Reference
Base,
units
I,
III,
IV
classified
as
Arenic
Haplustalfs
Eutric
Lixisols,
while
unit
II
Leptisols.These
differences
characteristics
not
only
affect
crop
selection,
but
also
present
unique
management
challenges.Upland
face
issues
such
surface
runoff,
erosion
water
retention
main
problems,
lowland
do
have
significant
problems.Over
all,
this
highlights
importance
considering
influence
properties.Understanding
these
can
help
making
informed
decisions
regarding
practices.
