Published in Scientific Papers. Series A. Agronomy, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 2
Written by Jenica CĂLINA, Aurel CĂLINA, Alin CROITORU
The study analyzes the main agroproductive properties of eutric psamosols in Dolj County, identified on large areas between Craiova and Dăbuleni, in areas with dunes subject to wind deflation. They contain a very high percentage of sandy material, being very dry and permeable. These soils benefit from a deficient moisture regime, are much poorer in humus, clay and nutrients, which is why they have a very low natural fertility, being generally used as poor quality pastures. Based on the results carried out in the field and in the laboratory, it is recommended that in order to be cultivated, these soils require radical improvement works, including: irrigation, organic and mineral fertilization with large quantities of fertilizers, combating wind deflation and cultivating with plants specific to sandy areas. The application of improvement measures has increased the bonitization scores, which demonstrates that eutric psamosols can also achieve medium fertility.
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