Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVII, Issue 1
Written by Irena DUKA, Eridana ÇUNI, Seit SHALLARI
This study aims to determine the effects of different land management systems on the physical and chemical properties of soil. Soil samples were collected at a depth of 0-30 and 30-60 cm from the greenhouses area and were analyzed in the laboratory using standard protocols. The physical properties) and chemical properties of the soil samples were examined. pH values recorded in the control site ranges from 7.9 to 9.7 indicating that all the soils studied were moderate to strong alkaline. The conductivity values range from 230 μS/cm-8.6 dS/m which indicated that all the soils vary from non-saline to moderately saline. Organic matter ranges from 0.3-1.6%, which indicates that its content is classified from very low to low. Available phosphorus also varies from 0.2-1.3 mg/kg, which indicates a low content of this element. From the study it was concluded that soil properties change through soil management based on the physical and chemical properties of soils through their classification for soil quality and environmental protection.
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