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Ingeniería agrícola y biosistemas
versão On-line ISSN 2007-4026versão impressa ISSN 2007-3925
Resumo
PEDROZA-PARGA, Ernesto et al. The impact of vegetation cover on soil erosion and soil deposition due to runoff. Ing. agric. biosist. [online]. 2022, vol.14, n.1, pp.17-31. Epub 24-Out-2022. ISSN 2007-4026. https://doi.org/10.5154/r.inagbi.2021.12.135.
Introduction:
In arid regions, soil losses are caused by torrential rainfall events and by the erosive energy of runoff.
Objectives:
To quantify the impact of the use of different types of vegetation cover on soil erosion and soil deposition caused by overland flow.
Methodology:
The experiment was carried out from July to September 2017 under a randomized block experimental design with three replications. The treatments evaluated were maize harvest residues and buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris L.) sowing (MHR + G), maize harvest residues (MHR), buffel grass sowing (G), and the control (C).
Results:
The MHR + G treatment reduced erosion by 44 % (26.3 t·ha-1) compared to the control (58.6 t·ha-1). Soil deposition was 47.6 and 51.7 t·ha-1 with MHR + G and G, respectively, while in C was 26.1 t·ha-1.
Limitations of the study:
The results found are valid for the soil and water conditions of this study
Originality:
There are few technical and scientific reports on the behavior of soil particle removal and deposition processes under runoff conditions.
Conclusions:
The layer thickness of soil removed and deposited, under overland flow conditions, depends on the type of soil cover. The MHR + G treatment significantly reduced soil erosion, making it a viable alternative.
Palavras-chave : soil degradation; water erosion; buffel-grass; arid areas; extensive livestock.