Soil types, soil properties and spatial distribution in management unit “Doroslovacke forests”

This paper analyzes the spatial distribution of different soil types and soil systematic units in MU ?Doroslovacke sume?. The most common soil type is chernozem, primarily of calcalourus type. Research has shown that the soil types secondary in prevalance are calcalourus gleyed and brownized, which is a finding that significantly differs from the previously available data. Calcalourus variety of chernozem, which is characterized by its automorphic genesis and high content of CaCO3, is a drier site type and therefore offers less favourable conditions for cultivation of tree species. The analysys of spacial distribution was followed by study of soil properties.

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Leaf trait variation and field spectroscopy of generalist tree species on contrasting soil types

10.5194/bg-2016-432 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Matheus Henrique Nunes ◽

Matthew P. Davey ◽

David Anthony Coomes

Keyword(s):

Soil Type ◽

Tree Species ◽

Leaf Traits ◽

Partial Least Square ◽

Soil Types ◽

Species Variation ◽

Trait Variation ◽

Field Spectroscopy ◽

Specific Variation ◽

Foliar Traits

Abstract. Understanding the causes of variation in plant functional traits is a central issue in ecology, particularly in the context of global change. Analyses of the drivers of traits variation based on thousands of tree species are starting to unravel patterns of variation at the global scale, but these studies tend to focus on interspecific variation, and the contribution of intraspecific changes remains less well understood. Hyperspectroscopy is a recently developed technology for estimating the traits of fresh leaves. Few studies have evaluated its potential for assessing inter- and intra-specific trait variability in community ecology. Working with 24 leaf traits for European tree species on contrasting soil types, found growing on deep alluvial soils and nearby shallow chalk soils, we ask: (i) What contribution do soil type and species identity make to trait variation? (ii) When traits are clustered into three functional groups (light capture and growth, leaf structure and defence, as well as rock-derived nutrients), are some groups more affected by soil than others? (iii) What traits can be estimated precisely using field spectroscopy? (iv) Can leaf spectra be used to detect inter-soil as well as inter-specific variation in traits? The contribution of species and soil-type effects to variation in traits were evaluated using statistical analyses. Foliar traits were predicted from spectral reflectance using partial least square regression, and so inter- and intra-specific variation. Most leaf traits varied greatly among species. The effects of soil type were generally weak by comparison. Macronutrient concentrations were greater on alluvial than chalk soils while micronutrient concentration showed the opposite trend. However, structural traits, as well as most pigments and phenolic concentrations varied little with soil type. Field spectroscopy provided accurate estimates of species-level trait values, but was less effective at detecting subtle variation of rock-derived nutrients between soil types. Field spectroscopy was a powerful technique for estimating cross-species variation in foliar traits and Si predictions using spectroscopy appear to be promising. However, it was unable to detect subtle within-species variation of traits associated with soil type.

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Soil Characteristics Driving Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungal Communities in Semiarid Mediterranean Soils

Applied and Environmental Microbiology ◽

10.1128/aem.03982-15 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 82 (11) ◽

pp. 3348-3356 ◽

Cited By ~ 33

Author(s):

Maria del Mar Alguacil ◽

Maria Pilar Torres ◽

Alicia Montesinos-Navarro ◽

Antonio Roldán

Keyword(s):

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽

Soil Properties ◽

Indicator Species ◽

Soil Type ◽

Mycorrhizal Fungi ◽

Rhizosphere Soil ◽

Arbuscular Mycorrhizal ◽

Soil Types ◽

Ecosystem Functions ◽

Amf Communities

ABSTRACTWe investigated communities of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in the roots and the rhizosphere soil ofBrachypodium retusumin six different natural soils under field conditions. We explored phylogenetic patterns of AMF composition using indicator species analyses to find AMF associated with a given habitat (root versus rhizosphere) or soil type. We tested whether the AMF characteristics of different habitats or contrasting soils were more closely related than expected by chance. Then we used principal-component analysis and multivariate analysis of variance to test for the relative contribution of each factor in explaining the variation in fungal community composition. Finally, we used redundancy analysis to identify the soil properties that significantly explained the differences in AMF communities across soil types. The results pointed out a tendency of AMF communities in roots to be closely related and different from those in the rhizosphere soil. The indicator species analyses revealed AMF associated with rhizosphere soil and the root habitat. Soil type also determined the distribution of AMF communities in soils, and this effect could not be attributed to a single soil characteristic, as at least three soil properties related to microbial activity, i.e., pH and levels of two micronutrients (Mn and Zn), played significant roles in triggering AMF populations.IMPORTANCECommunities of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) are main components of soil biota that can determine the productivity of ecosystems. These fungal assemblages vary across host plants and ecosystems, but the main ecological processes that shape the structures of these communities are still largely unknown. A field study in six different soil types from semiarid areas revealed that AMF communities are significantly influenced by habitat (soil versus roots) and soil type. In addition, three soil properties related to microbiological activity (i.e., pH and manganese and zinc levels) were the main factors triggering the distribution of AMF. These results contribute to a better understanding of the ecological factors that can shape AMF communities, an important soil microbial group that affects multiple ecosystem functions.

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Polyester Microplastic Fibers affect Soil Physical Properties and Erosion as a Function of Soil Type

10.5194/soil-2021-136 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Rosolino Ingraffia ◽

Gaetano Amato ◽

Vincenzo Bagarello ◽

Francesco G. Carollo ◽

Dario Giambalvo ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Soil Erosion ◽

Soil Properties ◽

Soil Type ◽

Agricultural Soils ◽

Terrestrial Ecosystems ◽

Soil Types ◽

Physical Parameters ◽

Organic Carbon Content ◽

Erosion Processes ◽

Environmental Compartments

Abstract. Microplastic is recognized as a factor of global change affecting many environmental compartments. Agricultural soils are likely hotspots of microplastic contamination in terrestrial ecosystems and are of particular concern due to their role in food production. Microplastic has already been shown to be able to affect soil properties, but its effect on different soil types is poorly understood. Moreover, no information is available on how the presence of this pollutant can affect soil water erosion processes, which are extremely important issues in many environments. In the light of this, we performed two experiments (a microcosm and a mesocosm study) to investigate how the presence of polyester microplastic fibers affects soil physical and hydrological parameters and processes such as aggregate formation and soil erosion in three different agricultural soil types. Our data show that the effects of polyester microplastic on soil physical parameters (including soil aggregation and erosion) are strongly dependent on soil type. We found that microplastic contamination can decrease the formation of new aggregates but at the same time increase their stability in water, with effects on soil erosion stronger as the intrinsic erodibility of soil increases. Overall, our results highlight the importance of broadly exploring soil properties such as texture, mineralogy, and organic carbon content to better understand how the various soil types respond to microplastic contamination.

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Soil wind erosion in ecological olive trees in the Tabernas desert (southeastern Spain): a wind tunnel experiment

Solid Earth ◽

10.5194/se-7-1233-2016 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 7 (4) ◽

pp. 1233-1242 ◽

Cited By ~ 8

Author(s):

Carlos Asensio ◽

Francisco Javier Lozano ◽

Pedro Gallardo ◽

Antonio Giménez

Keyword(s):

Wind Tunnel ◽

Soil Properties ◽

Soil Type ◽

Wind Erosion ◽

Stevia Rebaudiana ◽

Soil Types ◽

Material Loss ◽

Southeastern Spain ◽

Soil Crusting ◽

Erodible Fraction

Abstract. Wind erosion is a key component of the soil degradation processes. The purpose of this study is to find out the influence of material loss from wind on soil properties for different soil types and changes in soil properties in olive groves when they are tilled. The study area is located in the north of the Tabernas Desert, in the province of Almería, southeastern Spain. It is one of the driest areas in Europe, with a semiarid thermo-Mediterranean type of climate. We used a new wind tunnel model over three different soil types (olive-cropped Calcisol, Cambisol and Luvisol) and studied micro-plot losses and deposits detected by an integrated laser scanner. We also studied the image processing possibilities for examining the particles attached to collector plates located at the end of the tunnel to determine their characteristics and whether they were applicable to the setup. Samples collected in the traps at the end of the tunnel were analyzed. We paid special attention to the influence of organic carbon, carbonate and clay contents because of their special impact on soil crusting and the wind-erodible fraction. A principal components analysis (PCA) was carried out to find any relations on generated dust properties and the intensity and behavior of those relationships. Component 1 separated data with high N and OC contents from samples high in fine silt, CO3= and available K content. Component 2 separated data with high coarse silt and clay contents from data with high fine sand content. Component 3 was an indicator of available P2O5 content. Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was carried out to analyze the effect of soil type and sampling height on different properties of trapped dust. Calculations based on tunnel data showed overestimation of erosion in soil types and calculation of the fraction of soil erodible by wind done by other authors for Spanish soils. As the highest loss was found in Cambisols, mainly due to the effect on soil crusting and the wind-erodible fraction aggregation of CaCO3, a Stevia rebaudiana cover crop was planted between the rows in this soil type and this favored retention of particles in vegetation.

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Impact of three soil types on afforestation in China's Loess Plateau: Growth and survival of six tree species and their effects on soil properties

Landscape and Urban Planning ◽

10.1016/j.landurbplan.2007.04.006 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 83 (2-3) ◽

pp. 208-217 ◽

Cited By ~ 59

Author(s):

Shixiong Cao ◽

Li Chen ◽

Chenguang Xu ◽

Zhande Liu

Keyword(s):

Soil Properties ◽

Loess Plateau ◽

Tree Species ◽

Soil Types ◽

Growth And Survival

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Quantifying soil variability in GIS applications: II Spatial distribution of soil properties

International Journal of Geographical Information Systems ◽

10.1080/026937996137990 ◽

1996 ◽

Vol 10 (4) ◽

pp. 455-475 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

A. S. Rogowski

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Soil Properties ◽

Soil Variability ◽

Gis Applications

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The Influence of Increased Salvage Felling on Forwarding Distance and the Removal—A Case Study from Croatia

Forests ◽

10.3390/f12010007 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 12 (1) ◽

pp. 7

Author(s):

Andreja Đuka ◽

Zoran Bumber ◽

Tomislav Poršinsky ◽

Ivica Papa ◽

Tibor Pentek

Keyword(s):

Spatial Distribution ◽

Management Plan ◽

Management Unit ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Forest Operations ◽

Spatial Reference ◽

Infrastructure Network ◽

Gis Environment ◽

Research Period

During the seven-year research period, the average annual removal was by 3274 m3 higher than the average annual removal prescribed by the existing management plan (MP). The main reason lies in the high amount of salvage felling volume at 55,238 m3 (38.3%) in both the main and the intermediate felling due to oak dieback. The analysis of forest accessibility took into account the spatial distribution of cutblocks (with ongoing felling operations) and the volume of felled timber for two proposed factors: (1) the position of the cutblock and (2) the position of the removal. Cutblock position factor took into account the spatial position of the felling areas/sites, while removal position factor besides the spatial reference took into account the amount of felled timber (i.e., volume) both concerning forest infrastructure network and forest operations. The analysed relative forest openness by using geo-processing workflows in GIS environment showed four types of opening areas in the studied management unit (MU): single-opened, multiple-opened, unopened and opened areas outside of the management unit. Negative effects of the piece-volume law and low harvesting densities on forest operations are highlighted in this research due to high amount of salvage felling particularly in the intermediate felling by replacing timber volume that should have come from thinnings.

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Properties of humic acids depending on the land use in different parts of Slovakia

Environmental Science and Pollution Research ◽

10.1007/s11356-021-14616-9 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Magdalena Banach-Szott ◽

Bozena Debska ◽

Erika Tobiasova

Keyword(s):

Land Use ◽

Organic Carbon ◽

Size Distribution ◽

Humic Acids ◽

Forest Ecosystem ◽

Soil Type ◽

Soil Types ◽

Organic Matter Quality ◽

Degree Of Maturity ◽

Effects Of Land Use

AbstractMany studies report organic carbon stabilization by clay minerals, but the effects of land use and soil type on the properties of humic acids (HAs) are missing. The aim of the paper is to determine the effects of land use and soil types on the characteristics of HAs, which have a considerable influence on organic matter quality. It was hypothesised that the effect of the land use on HAs properties depends on the particular size distribution. The research was performed in three ecosystems: agricultural, forest, and meadow, located in Slovakia. From each of them, the samples of 4 soil types were taken: Chernozem, Luvisol, Planosol, and Cambisol. The soil samples were assayed for the content of total organic carbon (TOC) and the particle size distribution. HAs were extracted with the Schnitzer method and analysed for the elemental composition, spectrometric parameters in the UV-VIS range, and hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties, and the infrared spectra were produced. The research results have shown that the properties of HAs can be modified by the land use and the scope and that the direction of changes depends on the soil type. The HAs of Chernozem and Luvisol in the agri-ecosystem were identified with a higher “degree of maturity”, as reflected by atomic ratios (H/C, O/C, O/H), absorbance coefficients, and the FT-IR spectra, as compared with the HAs of the meadow and forest ecosystem. However, as for the HAs of Cambisol, a higher “degree of maturity” was demonstrated for the meadow ecosystem, as compared with the HAs of the agri- and forest ecosystem. The present research has clearly identified that the content of clay is the factor determining the HAs properties. Soils with a higher content of the clay fraction contain HAs with a higher “degree of maturity”.

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