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Silvopastoral Systems Enhance Soil Quality in Grasslands of Colombia
Joint Authors
Osorio, Nelson W.
Cajas, Yasmín S.
Martínez, Judith
León, Juan D.
Source
Applied and Environmental Soil Science
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-01-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Earth Science , Water and Environment
Abstract EN
In the tropical drylands of Colombia, the soils subjected to traditional systems of livestock production are severely degraded and depleted of plant nutrients.
Multistrata silvopastoral systems are viable alternatives to improve livestock production; however, it is unknown whether these systems can reduce the negative environmental impacts of traditional systems on soil quality.
The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of 13-year-old multistrata silvopastoral systems on soil quality parameters in degraded soils of the Sinu River Valley, Colombia.
The results show that the trees in the silvopastoral systems increased or maintained soil pH values and nutrient availability (phosphorus, potassium, and calcium) with respect to the pastures with only grasses.
The effects were significantly controlled by the types of plant species, particularly Guazuma ulmifolia and Cassia grandis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Martínez, Judith& Cajas, Yasmín S.& León, Juan D.& Osorio, Nelson W.. 2014. Silvopastoral Systems Enhance Soil Quality in Grasslands of Colombia. Applied and Environmental Soil Science،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Martínez, Judith…[et al.]. Silvopastoral Systems Enhance Soil Quality in Grasslands of Colombia. Applied and Environmental Soil Science No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-8.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Martínez, Judith& Cajas, Yasmín S.& León, Juan D.& Osorio, Nelson W.. Silvopastoral Systems Enhance Soil Quality in Grasslands of Colombia. Applied and Environmental Soil Science. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-465751
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-465751