Efecto antrópico en propiedades del suelo en sistemas de producción agrícola en la granja Santa Inés
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Soil is the main element for the health of agroecosystems; however, agricultural activities have altered the properties of the soil, affecting the quality of the non-renewable natural resource. The objective of the work was to determine the anthropogenic effect of agricultural management on the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil in production systems of the Santa Inés farm. For this, permanent sampling points were randomly selected in five agroecosystems (cocoa, banana, corn, pastures, and forest) belonging to the Santa Inés farm. The anthropogenic effect in agriculture has significantly transformed the properties of the soil, caused by the intensive use of agricultural tillage, fertilizers, and pesticides which have caused notable changes in apparent density, porosity, sand content, clay, and nutrients. The modifications that occurred in the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the Inceptisol soil reflect the direct influence of agricultural practices on soil degradation and its ability to maintain sustainable crops.
DOI: 10.62452/yswxfn86
Institution: Universidad Tecnica de Machala
Language: English
Subfield: Soil Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDGs: Life on land, Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4402339425