CHANGES IN THE WATER-HOLDING CAPACITY OF A. DIFFUSA UNDER THE DIFFERENT GRAZING INTENSITIES IN THE CONDITION OF LIVESTOCK GRAZING

Abstract

Soil water holding capacity is an important indicator of its ability to retain moisture and support plant growth. This study investigated the variation in water-holding capacity (WHC) characteristics of Artemisia diffusa, a common forage plant species, under different grazing intensities under livestock grazing conditions. Four intensities of livestock grazing were defined: initial (IG), low (LG), medium (MG), and heavy (HG).