Analysis of Information Support for the Condition of Soil Resources in Ukraine

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Baliuk ◽  
V. Solovey ◽  
M. Zakharova ◽  
A. Kucher ◽  
S. Truskavetskyi
Keyword(s):  
Soil Cover ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Soil Resources ◽  
Diffi Cult ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Global Soil ◽  
Individual Type ◽  
Available Information

The contemporary condition of soil cover in Ukraine is characterized. The attention is focused onto widespread degradation processes in soils. The causes that determine the development of these negative processes are considered. The contemporary informational support for the condition of soil cover in Ukraine is estimated. In general, the current available information is of narrow-departmental nature, obtained by different methods and non-correlated monitoring programs. As a rule, it is stored in under-structured databases, incompatible with other information systems; mainly recorded on paper media unusable with modern technologies, whereby such information resources are diffi cult to be compiled together. These disadvantages are strong constraints against consistent usage of materials for evaluation, forecast and management of changes in the soil cover. The Soil Observation program should thereby be combined with Agrochemical Passportization and ecology-ameliora- tive monitoring; in other words, the application of innovative soil-agrochemical methodology is considered. Each individual type of surveys shall complement the others, and taken altogether, they shall constitute a con- sistent Information System, capable of solving the problems of assessing the condition, forecasting, manage- ment, usage and protection of soil resources. The monitoring procedures should be conducted on the basis of a new soil concept in line with unifi ed programs and methods, so as to meet European approaches to the maxi- mum extent. Such a technical composition enables getting information on present-day processes in soils, and is the only combination that actually helps us to “ecologize” our knowledge of soils, which is the leading trend in the scope of global soil-science. Thus obtained results will serve as a State-owned tool which would subse- quently facilitate the use and protection of soil resources all over the country, to be involved in a united global soil-information scope. The attention is focused onto social signifi cance of the information on soils and their fertility in terms of land resources optimization, as well as the formation of sustainable land use in Ukraine.

Humus state of chernozem at different ways of tillage in the agrosystems of the left-bank forest steppe of Ukraine

2015 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 61-77
Author(s):  
O. Demydenko ◽  
V. Velychko
Keyword(s):  
Soil Cover ◽  
Forest Steppe ◽  
Left Bank ◽  
Energy Reserves ◽  
Soil Resources ◽  
Global Soil ◽  
Humus Accumulation ◽  
By Products ◽  
The Way

The contemporary condition of soil cover in Ukraine is characterized. The attention is focused onto widespread degradation processes in soils. The causes that determine the development of these negative processes are considered. The contemporary informational support for the condition of soil cover in Ukraine is estimated. In general, the current available information is of narrow-departmental nature, obtained by different methods and non-correlated monitoring programs. As a rule, it is stored in under-structured databases, incompatible with other information systems; mainly recorded on paper media unusable with modern technologies, whereby such information resources are diffi cult to be compiled together. These disadvantages are strong constraints against consistent usage of materials for evaluation, forecast and management of changes in the soil cover. The Soil Observation program should thereby be combined with Agrochemical Passportization and ecology-ameliora- tive monitoring; in other words, the application of innovative soil-agrochemical methodology is considered. Each individual type of surveys shall complement the others, and taken altogether, they shall constitute a con- sistent Information System, capable of solving the problems of assessing the condition, forecasting, manage- ment, usage and protection of soil resources. The monitoring procedures should be conducted on the basis of a new soil concept in line with unifi ed programs and methods, so as to meet European approaches to the maxi- mum extent. Such a technical composition enables getting information on present-day processes in soils, and is the only combination that actually helps us to “ecologize” our knowledge of soils, which is the leading trend in the scope of global soil-science. Thus obtained results will serve as a State-owned tool which would subse- quently facilitate the use and protection of soil resources all over the country, to be involved in a united global soil-information scope. The attention is focused onto social signifi cance of the information on soils and their fertility in terms of land resources optimization, as well as the formation of sustainable land use in Ukraine. Aim. To demonstrate the long-term effect of different ways of tillage of typical low-humus chernozem on the change in humus content and composition and the direction of transformation processes of organic fertili- zers. To study the changes in the structure of energy reserves in group and fractional composition of humus in typical low-humus light-loamy chernozem of the Forest-Steppe of Ukraine. Methods. Field, laboratory, microbiological, computational, mathematical and statistical. Results. It was determined that in conditions of long-term subsurface tillage the most effi cient humus accumulation occurs in the 0–20 cm layer of chernozem with simultaneous increase in its content in the lower part of the processed layer without any accumulation differentiation. Surface tillage leads to expressed differentiation in humus accumulation in the 0–20 cm layer of soil (0.005 % per year). When 6 t/ha of humus are replaced by 7 t/ha of by-products the intensity of humus accumulation is decreasing regardless of the way of tillage, but humus accumulation was found to be the most effi cient for subsurface tillage. The application of subsurface tillage leads to the increase in the ratio of C HA : C FA , which is conditioned by the increase in the humifi cation of plant remains of by-products in the 0−20 cm layer of soil by 110–112 % – for subsurface tillage, and by 105 % – for surface tillage. Conclusions. It was established that systematic subsurface tillage of typical chernozem of the Left-Bank Forest-Steppe of Ukraine leads to the structuring both of the total reserves of energy С org , and its quality content, aimed at the increase in the intensity of the processes of humifi cation and accumulation of organic carbon, and the decrease in miner- alization. The ratio of energy reserves С org of humic acids to fulvic acids in the 0−30 cm layer of chernozem is 1.85−1.87 regardless of the way of tillage, which testifi es to the repeatability of humus accumulation, but the total reserves of energy С org was higher for subsurface tillage (+ 31 Teracalorie/ha) compared to deep plough- ing. As for the surface tillage, the energy enrichment was at the level of deep ploughing.

Ukrainian Agronomic Soil Science: Textbook. In 2 parts; editor M.I. Polupan. Part 2: Soil classification. Soil-ecological zoning. Zonality as a factor of soils’ geography by ecological-genetic status, their morphological and quantitative diagnostics, agro-soil potential of crops. Specialization of agriculture according to soil and ecological conditions. Monitoring of land resources. Doctrine of rational land use in Ukraine

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Polupan ◽  
V. Velychko
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Soil Cover ◽  
Soil Science ◽  
Land Resource ◽  
Productive Capacity ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Soil Resources ◽  
Ecological Conditions ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Genetic Status

The textbook is devoted to the soil resources of Ukraine, as an indispensable natural and economic potential for use in agricultural production to meet the needs of society with food products. Their great diversity is shown due to the component composition regarding the zonation of the ecological and genetic status of soils. Presence for the soil resources of functionally systematic interrelation between ecological conditions of the formation of agronomic properties and their productive capacity have been proved. Due to a large amount of information, the textbook is conventionally divided into two parts. The second part of the textbook presents the genetic ecological-substantive classification of soils of Ukraine as a parametric system of their differentiation in the context of the hierarchy of taxonomic units on the basis of adequacy between quantitative indicators of their properties and conditions of formation. Therefore, soil nomenclature is a resource indicator. On the basis of soil ecological zoning, 6 successive levels of territorial differentiation of soil cover were established according to the principle of soil bodies adequacy to environmental conditions. Each selected structural unit of the pedosphere (zone, subzone, facies, province, pedopotsella, and pedorotope) is characterized by specific features of the properties and parameters of natural factors of their formation. Therefore, in the designated territories, they in the aggregate cause the formation of different agricultural potential resource parameters. Therefore, soil-ecological zoning is the basic basis for the differentiation of land resources by natural and efficient soil fertility. Zonality as a factor in soil geography by ecological-genetic status. Therefore, the characteristics of soils in the textbook are given within the soil-ecological zones, their morphological and quantitative diagnostics and agro-soil potential of the basic agricultural crops. Specialization in agriculture is a strategic measure of the efficient use of soil resources. Zones of specialization of agriculture of Ukraine in accordance with soil and ecological conditions. Land resource monitoring and large-scale soil cover research are strategic measures for its effective balanced use. The textbook “Ukrainian Agronomic Soil Science” presents basic information about soil resources of Ukraine in the aspect of agronomic orientation regarding their zonally determined ecological-genetic status of soils, their properties, productive capacity, protection, and increase of fertility. It is recommended for the preparation of bachelors in agronomic higher education institutions of II–IV levels of accreditation in the field of “Agronomy”, as well as for biological, geographical and other higher educational establishments, graduate students and a wide range of specialists related to the land cadastre of Ukraine, fertility assessment rational use of soils.

ASRIS: the database

Soil Research ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 41 (6) ◽  
pp. 1021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. M. Johnston ◽  
S. J. Barry ◽  
E. Bleys ◽  
E. N. Bui ◽  
C. J. Moran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Information System ◽  
Soil Profile ◽  
National Database ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Profile Data ◽  
Soil Resources ◽  
Available Information ◽  
Australian Soil

The Australian Soil Resources Information System (ASRIS) database compiles the best publicly available information available across Commonwealth, State, and Territory agencies into a national database of soil profile data, digital soil and land resources maps, and climate, terrain, and lithology datasets. These datasets are described in detail in this paper. Most datasets are thematic grids that cover the intensively used agricultural zones in Australia.

scholarly journals Information and analytical support as an element of organization of economic security of entrepreneurial activity

2021 ◽  
pp. 77-81
Author(s):  
Є.В. Воронюк
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Structure ◽  
Organizational Support ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Entrepreneurial Activity ◽  
Analytical Work ◽  
Effective System ◽  
Analytical Research ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Available Information

The article describes the importance of information and analytical support for the formation of organizational support for economic security of business. The stages and principles of formation of information-analytical support for creation of system of economic safety of the enterprise are analyzed. The connection and the nature of the influence of information-analytical activity and organizational support of economic security of the enterprise are investigated. It is important for the management of each organization to develop an individual mode of working with information, especially at the stage of its accumulation and analysis. Only a detailed and step-by-step definition of the process of working with information resources of various departments and officials increases the effectiveness of organizational support of economic security of the enterprise. The quality of analytical support is the basis for building an effective system of economic security of the enterprise and one of the key factors in its development. The harmonious combination of information-analytical work and the organization of economic security is a problem for the management of the business structure and requires a constant, operational study of the economic efficiency of the existing organizational structure.Adjusting the organizational structure directly affects the company's ability to withstand threats and risks from the external and internal environment. Modernity puts forward specific conditions for the economic security of the enterprise, especially given the deepening of the role and increase the amount of available information. The information array, which is freely available, is constantly replenished, which requires decision-makers to find new methods of information processing. The article analyzes the features of using the results of information support and analytical research to form an effective organizational structure of economic security of the enterprise. The study demonstrates the need for reliable and effective information and analytical support to improve the organizational support of economic security of the enterprise.

scholarly journals Contributions to the Knowledge of Soil Resources of Cuca Plain

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Anca -Luiza Stănilă ◽  
Mihail Dumitru ◽  
Cătălin Cristian Simota
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Factors ◽  
Soil Cover ◽  
Geographical Area ◽  
River System ◽  
Parent Material ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Soil Resources ◽  
North Eastern ◽  
A Subunit ◽  
Pedogenetic Processes

The territory to which we refer is located in the geographical area of the Romanian Plain, north-eastern sector, representing a subunit of Plain Covurlui. From the administrative point of view this territory belongs entirely Galaţi County. Since the first review of Cuca Plain territory fragmentation is found in the form of ridges interfluvial oriented northwest-southeast separated by a river system consistent. The provision gives relief peaks ordely character of monotony. Starting from the idea that the soil appears as a product of the interaction of many factors, we can say that the formation of soil cover of Cuca Plain took part relief, parent material, climate, groundwater, vegetation, human activity. Under the influence of environmental factors and pedogenetic processes in the Cuca Plain were differentiated two classes of soils, namely: protisols and cernisols.

The policy challenges to managing global soil resources

Geoderma ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 379 ◽  
pp. 114639
Author(s):  
Ronald Amundson
Keyword(s):  
Soil Resources ◽  
Global Soil

Searching, sharing and singing: understanding the information behaviors of choral directors

2020 ◽  
Vol 77 (1) ◽  
pp. 199-208
Author(s):  
Christine Fena
Keyword(s):  
Information Seeking ◽  
Information Behavior ◽  
Information Support ◽  
Information Discovery ◽  
Choral Directors ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Other Information ◽  
Information Professionals ◽  
Concert Programs

PurposeThis article aims to help music librarians and other information professionals effectively understand and support communities of choral directors and other groups dependent on networking and serendipitous information encounters. In addition, through discussion and comparison of theories of information behavior, research articles and analysis of events and experiences, the article encourages thoughtful and practical applications of information behavior research.Design/methodology/approachThis conceptual paper uses different theories of information behavior to outline three distinct modes of learning and knowing within communities of choral directors: individual searching, community expertise and serendipitous encounters.FindingsThe choral directing community is one that benefits not only from information support systems that emphasize individual information seeking, but also collaborative networking and serendipitous encounters with other community members. Librarians and other information professionals can best help this group discover new repertoire, plan concert programs, improve rehearsals and support other relevant activities through understanding and helping to provide access to professional music networks and being creative in providing opportunities for serendipitous information discovery.Originality/valueLittle information behavior research and discussion have focused specifically on the information practices of choral directors and how the format and schedule of a professional choral conference illuminate such practices and needs.

Land degradation neutrality under the SDGs: National and international implementation of the land degradation neutral world target

elni Review ◽  
2015 ◽  
pp. 2-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elisatbeth Dooley ◽  
Ennid Roberts ◽  
Staphanie Wunder
Keyword(s):  
Land Degradation ◽  
Biological Diversity ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Convention On Biological Diversity ◽  
National Implementation ◽  
Global Soil ◽  
Preceding Discussion ◽  
Un General Assembly ◽  
International Year Of Soils ◽  
International Conventions

On World Soil Day, December 5, 2013, the UN General Assembly announced that 2015 marked the ‘International Year of Soils’. This announcement aimed to promote the protection of soil and increase awareness and understanding of its importance. It seems that soil is now, after decades defined by a lack of attention and awareness, finally receiving a greater degree of the much-needed consideration. Examples of this development include the establishment of the Global Soil Partnership (2012), the Intergovernmental Technical Panel on Soils (2013), the ‘Economics of Land Degradation’ publication (2013) and the annual organisation of the Global Soil Week (as of 2012). This article explores how the current momentum in international soil policy can be used to promote sustainable land use and reduce land degradation, particularly through the SDG process and using UN Conventions. It puts a special emphasis on the opportunities and challenges of the concept of “land degradation neutrality”. Firstly, this article addresses the background on the pressing issue of land degradation. Secondly, it deals with the adopted SDGs and the inclusion of a target for land degradation neutrality. Thirdly, national implementation of the SDGs are addressed including the need for countries to analyse their legislation and policies to determine whether they support land degradation neutrality. International conventions may direct more action toward and potentially increase the consistency and effectiveness of measures to accomplish the SDG targets, posing another avenue which could contribute to the achievement of land degradation neutrality. Particular emphasis is given to the UNCCD and the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) as the theoretically most appropriate conventions which may further the accomplishment of land degradation neutrality by adoption of stronger land-related obligations. Based on the preceding discussion, the paper concludes with issues, concerns and suggestions for the future to strive for land degradation neutrality.

scholarly journals The management and protection of soil cover: an ecosystem approach

2010 ◽  
Vol 53 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-34
Author(s):  
Raimo Kõlli ◽  
Arno Kanal
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Soil Degradation ◽  
Soil Cover ◽  
Soil Management ◽  
Ecosystem Approach ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Main Role ◽  
Plant Soil ◽  
Environmental Status ◽  
And Function

The management and protection of soil cover: an ecosystem approach There is need for increased societal awareness of the importance of soil management for varying specific uses and for protection of the environment. The main purpose of the study was to analyze the role of soils in the formation and function of ecosystems, to elucidate the properties and mechanisms which play the main role in plant-soil mutual relationships, and to generalize the pedoecological principles of soil management and protection in conditions of Estonia. The treatment is a departure from the pedocentric viewpoint and is based on an ecosystem approach. The relationships between soil and plant covers are tested quantitatively on the basis of the ecosystems' phytoproductivity and fluxes of organic carbon, and qualitatively on the ground of humus forms and site types. On the basis of personal research and data available in literature, the constraints limiting soil cover functioning, the soil degradation features which occurred in actual time and the measures and activities for prevention of soil degradation are analyzed. Problems connected with biodiversity and soil environment protection ability as they relate to soil cover management and protection are discussed. For sustainable land use and to avoid deterioration of soil properties, the experience of local farmers, scientific research and monitoring of degradation features are needed. The soil cover is protected (or sustainable land use is attained) in circumstances when soil fertility and functioning is maintained adequately for the soil types' characteristics. Soil cover should be considered as a medium through which it is possible to improve the environmental status of the area.

scholarly journals Comparison of Surface Soil Moisture from SMOS Satellite and Ground Measurements

2014 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bogusław Usowicz ◽  
Wojciech Marczewski ◽  
Jerzy B. Usowicz ◽  
Mateusz I. Lukowski ◽  
Jerzy Lipiec
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Soil Moisture ◽  
Soil Cover ◽  
Natural Vegetation ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Concordance Correlation ◽  
Marsh Soil ◽  
Soil Moisture Data ◽  
Ocean Salinity

Abstract Soil moisture datasets at various scales are needed for sustainable land use and water management. The aim of this study was to compare soil moisture ocean salinity satellite and in situ soil moisture data for the Podlasie and Polesie regions in Eastern Poland. Both regions have similar climatic and topographic conditions but are different in land use, vegetation, and soil cover. The test sites were located on agricultural fields on sandy soils and natural vegetation on marshy soils that prevail in the Podlasie and Polesie regions, respectively. The soil moisture ocean salinity soil moisture data were obtained from radiometric measurements (1.4 GHz) and the ground soil moisture from sensors at a depth of 5 cm during the years 2010-2011. In general, temporal patterns of soil moisture from both satellite and ground measurements followed the rainfall trend. The regression coefficients, Bland-Altman analysis, concordance correlation coefficient, and total deviation index showed that the agreement between ground and soil moisture ocean salinity derived soil moisture data is better for the Podlasie than the Polesie region. The lower agreement in Polesie was attributed mostly to the presence of the widespread natural vegetation on the wetter marsh soil along with minor contribution of agriculturally used drier coarse-textured soils.

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