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Biogeochemistry of Soil Organic Matter

Luiz Gustavo Batista Ferreira

Benefits of MOS in conservation management systems: Physical (structure and aggregation) forming larger structures that favor the root system of cultivated plants.Chemical: By improving the CEC of soils, complexing exchangeable aluminum and reducing the adsorption of P. This is especially helpful in Brazil's tropical soils.Biological: Promotes soil microbiota and enzymesSoil management involving mechanical intervention (plowing, harrowing, scarification, etc.) breaks up soil aggregates, macro- and micro-aggregates, increasing the area of exposure of MOS to microbial attack. In addition, with greater aeration, micro-organisms attack this MOS more easily and contribute to its mineralization.  Grass residues have a higher C/N ratio, often above 30/1, which is why the balance between immobilization and mineralization tends towards microbial immobilization, until this C/N ratio becomes narrower, at which point this balance will tend towards mineralization. Soybean waste has a narrower C/N ratio, below 20/1, which makes mineralization the predominant process

Book Details

  • Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
  • Publish Date: Mar 15th, 2024
  • Pages: 72
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.17in - 0.26lb
  • EAN: 9786207270552
  • Categories: Life Sciences - Horticulture