Effect of continuous sugar-cane cultivation on physical soil properties of a Dark Red Latosol

Authors

  • J.C.M. de Oliveira USP; Centro de Energia Nuclear na Agricultura
  • C.M.P. Vaz EMBRAPA; CNPDIA
  • K. Reichardt USP; ESALQ; Departamento de Física e Meteorologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90161995000100009

Keywords:

continuous cropping, monoculture, particle size distribution, sugar-cane, dark red latosol

Abstract

With the objetive of studying soil physical characteristics of a dark red latosol under long term cultivation of sugar-cane monoculture, the present paper evaluated soil particle size distributions, soil density and porosity of soil samples from plots cultivated for 16, 30 and 50 years to sugar-cane as compared with soil samples from natural rain-forest. Results indicated significant changes in clay contents and soil density of the surface horizon, as a function of soil use. Changes were also observed in micro and macro porosities of these samples.

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Published

1995-04-01

Issue

Vol. 52 No. 1 (1995)

Section

Articles

License

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How to Cite

Effect of continuous sugar-cane cultivation on physical soil properties of a Dark Red Latosol . (1995). Scientia Agricola, 52(1), 50-55. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-90161995000100009