Abstract
Soil quality (SQ) assessment is an important tool for monitoring the sustainability of production systems. The National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA) selected a minimum dataset of indicators (MDS) with the objective of generating a tool for diagnosis and monitoring of soils subject to land use changes. The MDS is composed of: total organic carbon, particulate organic carbon, total nitrogen, pH, bulk density and the wind erodible fraction. The objective of this work was to use the MDS and the Soil Quality Index (SQI) derived from it to describe the state of the soils intended for Cucurbit production in Chaco. The MDS was sufficiently sensitive to describe the state of the soils. The low and moderate SQ highlighted the need to incorporate soil conservation practices, given the low levels of organic matter and physical degradation. These practices would also contribute to the control of wind erosion, a process that is poorly managed in the area.<strong></strong>
Highlights
La evaluación de la calidad del suelo (CS) es una herramienta muy importante para el monitoreo de la sostenibilidad de los sistemas productivos
Soil quality (SQ) assessment is an important tool for monitoring the sustainability of production systems
The objective of this work was to use the minimum dataset of indicators (MDS) and the Soil Quality Index (SQI) derived from it to describe the state of the soils intended for Cucurbit production in Chaco
Summary
La evaluación de la calidad del suelo (CS) es una herramienta muy importante para el monitoreo de la sostenibilidad de los sistemas productivos. A partir de éste trabajo se realizó la selección del CMI con el objetivo de generar una herramienta para el diagnóstico y monitoreo de suelos sometidos a cambios en el uso. Los indicadores seleccionados y sus valores umbrales (VU) y de referencia (VR), junto a la metodología, fueron publicados en Rojas y Zurita (2017) y la metodología para la toma de muestras y desarrollo del InCS en base a este CMI se encuentra en Rojas et al (2017). El objetivo de este trabajo fue utilizar el CMI y el InCS para evaluar el estado de los suelos destinados a la producción de cucurbitáceas en Chaco (Argentina) y su sensibilidad bajo labranza convencional, y divulgar ésta herramienta para facilitar el diagnóstico y monitoreo. [ ÍNDICE DE CALIDAD DE SUELOS APLICADO A LA PRODUCCIÓN DE CUCURBITÁCEAS (CHACO, ARGENTINA) ]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
