Capacidad de infiltración de especies forestales en la cuenca alta del río Pindo, Amazonía ecuatoriana
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study was carried out in the upper basin of the Pindo River, Luz Adriana sector, Shell parish, Mera canton, Pastaza province, with the objective of identifying forest species that promote water infiltration. The species Piptocoma discolor (Pigue) and Cecropia peltata (Guarumo) were selected through a forest inventory. Data were collected on diameter at breast height (DBH), infiltration tests and edaphic characteristics, including soil texture, bulk density, moisture content and root density. The analyses revealed that there are no significant differences between species in terms of infiltration, bulk density or root density, except for moisture content. In addition, significant correlations were identified: a strong positive relationship between bulk density and moisture content, and between root density with height and DBH. A significant relationship was also observed between infiltration rate and cumulative infiltration. These findings provide new perspectives on the role of forest species in the hydrological regulation of tropical ecosystems.
Source: Revista Científica Zambos.
Institution: Universidad Estatal Amazónica
Language: Spanish
Topic: Soil and Unsaturated Flow
Subfield: Civil and Structural Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
SDG: Life on land
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4407032550