Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Soil Water and Salt in Newly Cultivated Farmland Under Gully Control in Loess Hilly Region

[Objective] Part of the newly cultivated farmland formed by the “Gully Control and Land Reclamation” project is facing the risk of soil salinization in the loess hilly region. The spatial distribution characteristics of soil water and salt and their influencing factors were studied for preventing an...

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Main Authors: Ke Zengming, Ma Lihui, Jiao Feng, Yan Binglong
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Published: Science Press 2023-12-01
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description [Objective] Part of the newly cultivated farmland formed by the “Gully Control and Land Reclamation” project is facing the risk of soil salinization in the loess hilly region. The spatial distribution characteristics of soil water and salt and their influencing factors were studied for preventing and controlling soil salinization, and promoting sustainable utilization of newly cultivated land. [Methods] A typical area of newly cultivated land was selected, and six experimental plots were established along a gully head to the gully mouth, with sampling points numbered sequentially from 1 to 6. The grid method was used to obtain soil samples from the 0—20 and 20—40 cm layers in each plot. The multifractal method was used to analyze the spatial distribution characteristics of soil water and salt. [Results] Soil water content and salt content gradually decreased from the gully head to the gully mouth. The mean soil water contents and salt contents at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 were 17.6% and 0.81 g/kg, respectively, which were 23.0% and 14.1% higher than the respective values at sampling points 4, 5, and 6. Meanwhile, the multifractal parameters D1 of soil water and salt at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 were less than the respective values at sampling points 4, 5, and 6. ΔD values showed the opposite result, indicating that the spatial variability of soil water and salt at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 were higher. The depth of groundwater influence was the main reason for increased accumulation of salt in the surface soil at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 (p<0.05). The terrain characteristic was also an important reason (p<0.05). The narrow terrain was not conducive to drainage, was prone to waterlogging, and exhibited exacerbated salt accumulation. In addition, sampling points 1, 2, and 3 may be invaded by slope runoff and sediment with high salt content that increased soil water, salt content, and variability in the area. [Conclusion] The depth of groundwater influence, terrain characteristics, and slope runoff sediment were important reasons for the high soil water content, salt content, and their spatial variability at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 in newly cultivated farmland. Thus, newly cultivated farmland near the gully head location would be a key area for preventing soil salinization in the future.
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spelling doaj-art-0db65abdfe6549279f6bf3e31ea8fc042024-11-13T04:30:49ZzhoScience PressShuitu baochi tongbao1000-288X2023-12-01436818810.13961/j.cnki.stbctb.2023.06.0111000-288X(2023)06-0081-08Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Soil Water and Salt in Newly Cultivated Farmland Under Gully Control in Loess Hilly RegionKe Zengming0Ma Lihui1Jiao Feng2Yan Binglong3College of Geology and Environment, Xi’an University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, Shaanxi 710054, ChinaInstitute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 710021, ChinaInstitute of Soil and Water Conservation, Northwest A&F University, Yangling, Shaanxi 710021, ChinaLianyungang Water Resources Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd., Lianyungang, Jiangsu 222006, China[Objective] Part of the newly cultivated farmland formed by the “Gully Control and Land Reclamation” project is facing the risk of soil salinization in the loess hilly region. The spatial distribution characteristics of soil water and salt and their influencing factors were studied for preventing and controlling soil salinization, and promoting sustainable utilization of newly cultivated land. [Methods] A typical area of newly cultivated land was selected, and six experimental plots were established along a gully head to the gully mouth, with sampling points numbered sequentially from 1 to 6. The grid method was used to obtain soil samples from the 0—20 and 20—40 cm layers in each plot. The multifractal method was used to analyze the spatial distribution characteristics of soil water and salt. [Results] Soil water content and salt content gradually decreased from the gully head to the gully mouth. The mean soil water contents and salt contents at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 were 17.6% and 0.81 g/kg, respectively, which were 23.0% and 14.1% higher than the respective values at sampling points 4, 5, and 6. Meanwhile, the multifractal parameters D1 of soil water and salt at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 were less than the respective values at sampling points 4, 5, and 6. ΔD values showed the opposite result, indicating that the spatial variability of soil water and salt at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 were higher. The depth of groundwater influence was the main reason for increased accumulation of salt in the surface soil at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 (p<0.05). The terrain characteristic was also an important reason (p<0.05). The narrow terrain was not conducive to drainage, was prone to waterlogging, and exhibited exacerbated salt accumulation. In addition, sampling points 1, 2, and 3 may be invaded by slope runoff and sediment with high salt content that increased soil water, salt content, and variability in the area. [Conclusion] The depth of groundwater influence, terrain characteristics, and slope runoff sediment were important reasons for the high soil water content, salt content, and their spatial variability at sampling points 1, 2, and 3 in newly cultivated farmland. Thus, newly cultivated farmland near the gully head location would be a key area for preventing soil salinization in the future.http://stbctb.alljournal.com.cn/stbctben/article/abstract/20230611gully control and land reclamationsoil watersoil saltspatial variationmultifractal method
spellingShingle Ke Zengming
Ma Lihui
Jiao Feng
Yan Binglong
Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Soil Water and Salt in Newly Cultivated Farmland Under Gully Control in Loess Hilly Region
Shuitu baochi tongbao
gully control and land reclamation
soil water
soil salt
spatial variation
multifractal method
title Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Soil Water and Salt in Newly Cultivated Farmland Under Gully Control in Loess Hilly Region
title_full Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Soil Water and Salt in Newly Cultivated Farmland Under Gully Control in Loess Hilly Region
title_fullStr Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Soil Water and Salt in Newly Cultivated Farmland Under Gully Control in Loess Hilly Region
title_full_unstemmed Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Soil Water and Salt in Newly Cultivated Farmland Under Gully Control in Loess Hilly Region
title_short Spatial Distribution Characteristics of Soil Water and Salt in Newly Cultivated Farmland Under Gully Control in Loess Hilly Region
title_sort spatial distribution characteristics of soil water and salt in newly cultivated farmland under gully control in loess hilly region
topic gully control and land reclamation
soil water
soil salt
spatial variation
multifractal method
url http://stbctb.alljournal.com.cn/stbctben/article/abstract/20230611
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