Effect of forest floor characteristics on water repellency, infiltration, runoff and soil loss in Andisols of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain)

Neris, Jonay; Tejedor, M.; Rodríguez, M.; Fuentes, J.; Jiménez, C.

doi:10.1016/j.catena.2012.04.011

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“…Several studies detected a significant impact of spruce litter on infiltration processes, either by hydrophobicity or interception (Neris et al, 2013). Schume et al (2004) found that spruce litter can intercept up to 5 mm of precipitation and Neris et al (2013) found infiltration rates of 20 mm h −1 compared to that of 50 mm/h of deciduous stands, doubling the runoff of the sites.…”

Section: Water Repellencymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Schume et al (2004) found that spruce litter can intercept up to 5 mm of precipitation and Neris et al (2013) found infiltration rates of 20 mm h −1 compared to that of 50 mm/h of deciduous stands, doubling the runoff of the sites. In this study, we did not record the interception of the litter layer, which may have altered the total amount of water infiltrating into the soil.…”

Section: Water Repellencymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, water repellency can originate from a broad range of factors. The degree of water repellency of a soil also depends on the amount and type of organic matter that is incorporated in it (DeBano, 1981;Bisdom et al, 1993;Buczko et al, 2006;Vogelmann et al, 2013a, b), as well as the age and type of forest and litter type (Neris et al, 2013).…”

Section: Water Repellencymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Does drought alter hydrological functions in forest soils?

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Abstract. Climate change is expected to impact the water cycle and severely affect precipitation patterns across central Europe and in other parts of the world, leading to more frequent and severe droughts. Usually when projecting drought impacts on hydrological systems, it is assumed that system properties, like soil properties, remain stable and will not be affected by drought events. To study if this assumption is appropriate, we address the effects of drought on the infiltration behavior of forest soils using dye tracer experiments on six sites in three regions across Germany, which were forced into drought conditions. The sites cover clayey-, loamy-and sandy-textured soils. In each region, we compared a deciduous and a coniferous forest stand to address differences between the main tree species. The results of the dye tracer experiments show clear evidence for changes in infiltration behavior at the sites. The infiltration changed at the clayey plots from regular and homogeneous flow to fast preferential flow. Similar behavior was observed at the loamy plots, where large areas in the upper layers remained dry, displaying signs of strong water repellency. This was confirmed by water drop penetration time (WDPT) tests, which revealed, in all except one plot, moderate to severe water repellency. Water repellency was also accountable for the change of regular infiltration to fingered flow in the sandy soils. The results of this study suggest that the drought history or, more generally, the climatic conditions of a soil in the past are more important than the actual antecedent soil moisture status regarding hydrophobicity and infiltration behavior; furthermore, drought effects on infiltration need to be considered in hydrological models to obtain realistic predictions concerning water quality and quantity in runoff and groundwater recharge.

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Section: Water Repellencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Water Repellencymentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Water Repellencymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Does drought alter hydrological functions in forest soils?

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Weiler³

2016

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“…The amount and type of organic material are directly related to soil water repellency (hydrophobicity) (Neris et al, 2013), a phenomenon that prohibits water from wetting or infiltrating into dry soil. A hydrophobic soil can resist wetting for periods ranging from a few seconds to days or even months.…”

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Role of soil pore structure in water infiltration and CO2 exchange between the atmosphere and underground air in the vadose zone: A combined laboratory and field approach

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Martı́nez-Martı́nez

et al. 2017

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The soils above caves represent a membrane that regulates the connection between the underground environment and the outside atmosphere. In this study, soils from two different field sites (Cueva de Altamira and Cueva del Rull in Spain) are investigated. Field results are analysed and linked to laboratory tests. Several laboratory experiments are performed to quantify CO2 diffusion coefficients and water infiltration rates in these soils under different degrees of soil water saturation and compaction.Tests confirm that the grain size distribution, organic matter content, mineral composition and water content of soils affect gas transport through the soil pore network. Both field and lab results reveal that Altamira soil has a coarser texture and therefore has higher CO 2 diffusion coefficients, infiltration rates and hydraulic conductivity values than Rull soil. Rull soil contains a higher proportion of fine particles and organic matter, which explains the lower fluid transport coefficients.When soils are near saturation, fluid transport does not depend on the physical properties of soil but depends on the soil water content. In this state, liquid transport regulates the available space within the soil pores, which leads to a reduction in the gaseous diffusion coefficient of the soil. After rainfall episodes, the connection between the exterior atmosphere and underground cavities is hindered due to a rise in the soil water content, which is responsible for the closure of the overlying membrane. This study demonstrates that soil-produced CO2 reaches the underground atmosphere through diffusion processes that are controlled by the intrinsic properties of soil (porosity, grain size distribution, texture, mineralogy and organic matter content) and soil water content.

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“…The severity of erosion is more serious than the mean of soil erosion in Chongqing. Therefore, it is important to study soil infiltration patterns for the water and soil conservation work [7,8].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Analysis of Permeability for Different Soil Types in Chongqing

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Xi²,

Liu³

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Abstract. Permeability is an important link between the surface water and groundwater in the process of transformation, also a significant factor influencing the runoff production. The water infiltration experiment was carried out by single loop method in the different soil types in Beibei District, Chongqing, meanwhile, the permeability of different soil types and depths are discussed. The results showed: (1) The mean permeability of sandy land, grassland and forestland was 2.37mm/min, 1.48mm/min and 0.55mm/min respectively; (2) Under the same depth condition, Stable permeability of the different land types emerged as sandy land> grassland>forestland. (3) As for the same soil type, Stable permeability decreased with increasing soil depth. These results are helpful for the mitigation of soil erosion in mountain areas, Chongqing.

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Effect of forest floor characteristics on water repellency, infiltration, runoff and soil loss in Andisols of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain)

Cited by 95 publications

References 42 publications

Does drought alter hydrological functions in forest soils?

Does drought alter hydrological functions in forest soils?

Role of soil pore structure in water infiltration and CO2 exchange between the atmosphere and underground air in the vadose zone: A combined laboratory and field approach

Analysis of Permeability for Different Soil Types in Chongqing

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