Soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across Hubei Province

Abstract Soil organic matter (SOM) plays key roles in sloping land erosion control. This study explores SOM content across Hubei Province, China, focusing on four soil types under various conservation strategies. Field samples (n = 243) were collected under 27 monitoring sites employing diverse cons...

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Main Authors: Wei Yang, Yangbo He, Xingsheng Song, Lirong Lin, Zhengchao Tian, Ying Zhou
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
Series:Agricultural & Environmental Letters
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.70000
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author Wei Yang
Yangbo He
Xingsheng Song
Lirong Lin
Zhengchao Tian
Ying Zhou
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Yangbo He
Xingsheng Song
Lirong Lin
Zhengchao Tian
Ying Zhou
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description Abstract Soil organic matter (SOM) plays key roles in sloping land erosion control. This study explores SOM content across Hubei Province, China, focusing on four soil types under various conservation strategies. Field samples (n = 243) were collected under 27 monitoring sites employing diverse conservation strategies in runoff plots. Results indicated substantial variability in SOM content among soil types, with calcareous soils exhibiting the highest levels (12.63 g kg−1). Conversely, red soils displayed the lowest SOM content (6.32 g kg−1). However, short‐term conservation strategies and their interaction with soil type did not significantly influence SOM. The findings underscore the intricate relationship between soil types and SOM dynamics. This study contributes to the understanding of SOM dynamics in diverse landscapes, offering valuable guidance for policymakers and land managers to apply practices in mitigating erosion and enhancing soil health. Core Ideas Soil organic matter (SOM) characteristics focusing on four soil types under various conservation strategies were studied in Hubei Province. Calcareous soils exhibited the highest levels of SOM. Short‐term conservation strategies have no significant effect on SOM for each soil type. Land managers need proper practices to retain soil organic matter in mitigating erosion and enhancing soil health.
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spelling doaj-art-5ed7a3ca75d84f36b9c765c3c965404b2024-12-20T05:26:27ZengWileyAgricultural & Environmental Letters2471-96252024-12-0192n/an/a10.1002/ael2.70000Soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across Hubei ProvinceWei Yang0Yangbo He1Xingsheng Song2Lirong Lin3Zhengchao Tian4Ying Zhou5Hubei Water Resources Research Institute Wuhan ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan ChinaCollege of Resources and Environment Huazhong Agricultural University Wuhan ChinaHubei Water Resources Research Institute Wuhan ChinaAbstract Soil organic matter (SOM) plays key roles in sloping land erosion control. This study explores SOM content across Hubei Province, China, focusing on four soil types under various conservation strategies. Field samples (n = 243) were collected under 27 monitoring sites employing diverse conservation strategies in runoff plots. Results indicated substantial variability in SOM content among soil types, with calcareous soils exhibiting the highest levels (12.63 g kg−1). Conversely, red soils displayed the lowest SOM content (6.32 g kg−1). However, short‐term conservation strategies and their interaction with soil type did not significantly influence SOM. The findings underscore the intricate relationship between soil types and SOM dynamics. This study contributes to the understanding of SOM dynamics in diverse landscapes, offering valuable guidance for policymakers and land managers to apply practices in mitigating erosion and enhancing soil health. Core Ideas Soil organic matter (SOM) characteristics focusing on four soil types under various conservation strategies were studied in Hubei Province. Calcareous soils exhibited the highest levels of SOM. Short‐term conservation strategies have no significant effect on SOM for each soil type. Land managers need proper practices to retain soil organic matter in mitigating erosion and enhancing soil health.https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.70000
spellingShingle Wei Yang
Yangbo He
Xingsheng Song
Lirong Lin
Zhengchao Tian
Ying Zhou
Soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across Hubei Province
Agricultural & Environmental Letters
title Soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across Hubei Province
title_full Soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across Hubei Province
title_fullStr Soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across Hubei Province
title_full_unstemmed Soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across Hubei Province
title_short Soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across Hubei Province
title_sort soil organic matter characteristics of four soil types under different conservation strategies across hubei province
url https://doi.org/10.1002/ael2.70000
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