Research Note Soil Characteristics in Semiarid Highlands of Central Mexico as Affected by Mesquite Trees (Prosopis laevigata)

Aguilar-Ledezma, A. L.; Olalde‐Portugal, Víctor; Gutiérrez-Juárez, G.; Alvarado‐Gil, J. J.; Castro, J.J.; Vargas, Hilda; Albores, Arnulfo; Dendooven, Luc; Cinvestav-Ipn,; Balderas‐López, J. A.; Upibi-Ipn,; Miranda, L. C. M.; Frías-Hernández, J. T.

doi:10.1080/089030699263339

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“…Consequently, the greatest quantity of cultivable bacteria was found in the root zone of mesquite, followed by P. hollianus, and then the control soils. This sequence is consistent with the islands of fertilitypromoting microbial growth (Barajas-Aceves and Dendooveen, 2001;Frı´as-Herna´ndez et al, 1999;Purohit et al, 2002). This trend was observed in both terraces, but was statistically significant only in the badlands.…”

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Fertility islands around Prosopis laevigata and Pachycereus hollianus in the drylands of Zapotitlán Salinas, México

Ruiz

Rodrı́guez-Zaragoza

Cerrato

2008

Journal of Arid Environments

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Fertility islands around Prosopis laevigata and Pachycereus hollianus in the drylands of Zapotitlán Salinas, México

Ruiz

Rodrı́guez-Zaragoza

Cerrato

2008

Journal of Arid Environments

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“…In this study, the forestry insularity gradient from trunk to OA was not observed for Ca, Mg, Na and K, because these cations are originated more by rock weathering than by organic processes (Schelesinger 1997). Frias-Hernandez et al (1999) reported the same for K and Ca in a semiarid environment dominated by Prosopis laevigata and other Mimosoideae. Other studies have inclusive documented lower cation concentrations in the soils under the canopy of the legumes Prosopis laevigata and Mimosa monancistra Benth.…”

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“…Thus, a higher C availability promotes microbial activity, leading to N and P mineralization under the canopies of Mimosa species, especially around the trunk, where there is also a greater production of leaching and exudates than in OA, contributing to large amounts of labile C to soil microorganisms (Xie and Steinberger 2001;Saetre and Stark 2005;Rodríguez-Zaragoza et al 2008). Other studies on Mimosoideae reported higher microbial biomass and activity under the canopy than outside of it (Frias-Hernandez et al 1999;Luna-Suárez et al 2000;Reyes-Reyes et al 2002;Perroni-Ventura et al 2006;González-Ruiz et al 2008), because N and P mineralization is linked to SOM dynamics (Fontaine et al 2003). In addition, the generation of gradients within the soil under the canopy of shrubs and small trees is also probably a result of a gradual increasing canopy size and root extension.…”

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Forestry insularity effect of four Mimosa L. species (Leguminosae-Mimosoideae) on soil nutrients of a Mexican semiarid ecosystem

2010

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Information about forestry insularity of plants on soil nutrients will be critical for selecting plant species for agrosilvopastoral or fertility reclamation programs in dry ecosystems. We explored the effects of four Mimosa species (M. lacerata, M. luisana, M. polyantha and M. texana var. filipes) and of rainfall seasonal variation on soil nutrients in a semiarid ecosystem located at the Tehuacán-Cuicatlán Valley, Mexico. Soil samples were taken from outside and under the canopy at three positions (trunk, middle, edge) in all four Mimosa species; ten plants per species. The soil pH, organic matter (SOM), organic carbon (SOC), total nitrogen (Nt), available phosphorus (Pi), and major cations (Ca, Mg, K and Na) were determined. Our results showed that Mimosa species improve the soil under their canopies creating fertile islands with higher SOM, SOC, total N and Pi cycling than the soil in open areas (OA). The insularity effect was significantly species-dependent, where SOM, SOC, Nt and Pi decreased consistently from trunk to OA in all four Mimosa species; however, magnitude varied among species. Likewise, differences in the quantity of soil cations were observed among Mimosa species; though, an insularity gradient trunk-open area was not observed. All these effects were consistent across the species studied and showed little seasonal variability, suggesting a strong forestry insularity of Mimosa species on soil fertility. Of all the four Mimosa species studied, M. lacerata was the most effective in accumulating SOM and nutrients in the soil, for which it would be a good option to implement in agrosilvopastoral or fertility reclamation programs in this semiarid ecosystem.

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“…Es importante mencionar la relación entre el pH del suelo y el contenido de materia orgánica (MO), pues al descomponerse esta materia acidifica ligeramente el suelo, lo cual lleva a mejores condiciones de crecimiento en suelos alcalinos (Frías-Hernández et al 1999); esto es demostrado por los coeficientes de correlación mayores con los ejes de ordenación de estos elementos en Yagul. De manera similar, Flores et al (2007) reportaron éstas mismas variables para un estudio realizado en el altiplano central (Aguascalientes y el norte de Jalisco) los cuales tienen una influencia positiva en las especies vegetales.…”

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Atributos ecológicos y de hábitat de las especies suculentas del área natural protegida monumento natural Yagul, Oaxaca, México

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Autor para correspondencia: mluna@colpos.mx ResumenLas suculentas son especies características de ecosistemas secos. De los caracteres ambientales de sitio, las laderas, por ser áreas de escurrimiento tienden a estar más secas; allí se establecen suculentas de importancia ecológica.No existen diferencias en la composición florística y atributos ecológicos de suculentas, en laderas de distinta orientación del Monumento Natural Yagul. densidad, cobertura y frecuencia; variables edáficas. Yagul, Tlacolula, Oaxaca a 1,600 m snm. Las coordenadas geográficas 16° 58' 26" y 16° 55' 56" Norte, 96° 28' 17" y 96°2 5' 51" Oeste.Cálculo de valores de importancia. Mediante métodos multivariables, se comparó la semejanza florística entre laderas, y se evaluaron variables topográficas y edáficas relacionadas con la distribución de las especies.La riqueza florística de suculentas en Yagul, fue de 21 especies; las de mayor IVI fueron Opuntia pubescens presente en todas las orientaciones de ladera, Hechtia pringlei en la ladera norte, O. pilifera en la sur y Myrtillocactus schenckii en las laderas este y oeste. Las laderas del norte presentaron la mayor diferencia florística respecto al resto. Las variables edáficas más importantes, para la distribución de poblaciones, fueron el contenido de materia orgánica y el fósforo.Existe diferencia en la composición florística entre laderas; los sitios de la ladera norte, tiene la menor riqueza y se diferencian del resto. Los sitios de la ladera sur tienen mayor contenido de materia orgánica y fósforo, que favorece especies como Stenocereus treleasei y S. stellatus.Análisis multivariado, laderas, riqueza, semejanza florística, variables edáficas. AbstractSucculents are characteristic species of dry ecosystems. Of the environmental characters of the site, the slopes are runoff areas and they tend to be even drier. On the slopes succulent species of economic and ecological importance are established.There are no differences in the floristic composition and ecological attributes of succulents on the slopes of different orientation at the Yagul Natural Monument. density, coverage and frequency; edaphic variables. Yagul, Tlacolula, Oaxaca a 1,600 m asl. Geographical coordinates 16° 58' 26" y 16° 55' 56" N, 96° 28' 17" y 96° 25' 51" W. Calculation of importance values. Through multivariate methods the floristic similarity among slopes was compared, and topographic and edaphic variables related to the species distribution were analyzed.The richness of succulents in Yagul was 21 species; those with the highest IVI were Opuntia pubescens present in all slope orientations, Hechtia pringlei on the north slope, O. pilifera in the south and Myrtillocactus schenckii on the east and west slopes. The northfacing slopes showed the greatest floristic difference from the rest. The most important edaphic variables in the distribution of populations were the content of organic matter and phosphorus.There is a difference in the floristic composition between slopes; the sites on the northern slope have the lowest ...

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Research Note Soil Characteristics in Semiarid Highlands of Central Mexico as Affected by Mesquite Trees (Prosopis laevigata)

Cited by 21 publications

References 22 publications

Fertility islands around Prosopis laevigata and Pachycereus hollianus in the drylands of Zapotitlán Salinas, México

Fertility islands around Prosopis laevigata and Pachycereus hollianus in the drylands of Zapotitlán Salinas, México

Forestry insularity effect of four Mimosa L. species (Leguminosae-Mimosoideae) on soil nutrients of a Mexican semiarid ecosystem

Atributos ecológicos y de hábitat de las especies suculentas del área natural protegida monumento natural Yagul, Oaxaca, México

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