2015
DOI: 10.4236/ojf.2015.57059
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Short Term Leguminous Trees-Tillage Interactions and Their Effect on Soil-Water Content in a Semi-Arid Agroforestry Parkland

Abstract: Agricultural activities that encourage slashing, burning and ploughing greatly affect the soil structure and soil organic matter on which soil water retention depends. In this study, we hypothesized that inclusion of rotational leguminous tree species improves soil water retention in a semi-arid conservation agriculture system. In a study done in Kibwezi, semi-arid eastern Kenya, results showed that the amount of water retained in the different soil strata from plots with different tree species and tillage pra… Show more

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“…These plant species effects on soil physical properties were most noticeable when compared with those in the open area. Our results are consistent with other studies (Frouz et al, 2013;Kooch et al, 2016), especially in arid and semi-arid regions (Kalinda et al, 2015;Chen et al, 2016). The lowest BD was observed under E. camaldulensis species, which also had a stronger influence on n compared with that of in the open area.…”
Section: Comparing Soil Physical Properties In Native and Introduced supporting
confidence: 93%
“…These plant species effects on soil physical properties were most noticeable when compared with those in the open area. Our results are consistent with other studies (Frouz et al, 2013;Kooch et al, 2016), especially in arid and semi-arid regions (Kalinda et al, 2015;Chen et al, 2016). The lowest BD was observed under E. camaldulensis species, which also had a stronger influence on n compared with that of in the open area.…”
Section: Comparing Soil Physical Properties In Native and Introduced supporting
confidence: 93%