Experimental site and season over-control the effect of Pinus halepensis in microbiological properties of soils under semiarid and dry conditions

Hedo, Javier; Lucas‐Borja, Manuel Esteban; Wic-Baena, Consuelo; Andrés-Abellán, M.; Heras, Jorge de las

doi:10.1016/j.jaridenv.2015.01.014

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“…A total of 162 soil samples (6 samples × 9 plots × 3 land uses) were collected. Soil characterization was carried out by measuring the following parameters: (i) texture (sand, silt and clay percentage) following the methodology of Guitian and Carballas (1976) [38]; (ii) soil organic matter (OM), estimated from organic carbon following the methodology proposed by Nelson and Sommers (1996) [39]; (iii) electrical conductivity (EC) and pH, measured in deionized water (1:2.5 and 1:5 w:w, correspondingly) at 20 • C [40]; (iv) content of (total nitrogen, using the Kjeldahl method [41]) and available phosphorus [42]); (v) content of potassium; magnesium; sodium; and calcium, exchangeable cations measured using the barium-chloridetriethanolamine method [43]).…”

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Effects of Different Land Uses (Abandoned Farmland, Intensive Agriculture and Forest) on Soil Hydrological Properties in Southern Spain

Lucas‐Borja

Zema

Plaza‐Álvarez

et al. 2019

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A detailed knowledge of soil water repellency (SWR) and water infiltration capacity of soils under different land uses is of fundamental importance in Mediterranean areas, since these areas are prone to soil degradation risks (e.g., erosion, runoff of polluting compounds) as a response to different hydrological processes. The present study evaluates the effects of land uses on SWR and soil hydraulic conductivity (SHC) by direct measurements at the plot scale in three areas representing (1) intensive agricultural use, (2) abandoned farmland, and (3) a forest ecosystem in Southern Spain under Mediterranean climatic conditions. The physico-chemical properties and water content of the experimental soils were also measured. Significant SWR and SHC differences were found among the analyzed land uses. Forest soils showed high SWR and low SHC, while the reverse effects (that is, low SWR and high SHC) were detected in soils subjected to intensive agriculture. Organic matter and bulk density were important soil properties influencing SWR and SHC. The study, demonstrating how land uses can have important effects on the hydrological characteristics of soils, give land managers insights into the choice of the most suitable land use planning strategies in view of facing the high runoff and erosion rates typical of the Mediterranean areas.

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Effects of Different Land Uses (Abandoned Farmland, Intensive Agriculture and Forest) on Soil Hydrological Properties in Southern Spain

Lucas‐Borja

Zema

Plaza‐Álvarez

et al. 2019

Water

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“…In these ecosystems, fires act as evolutionary pressure, shaping plant traits and stimulating adaptive responses by forests [ 3 ], but they also play a key role in modifying soil abiotic properties, microorganism abundance and activity and, in turn, the relationships between plant and soil communities [ 4 ]. This is particularly noticeable in arid zones where biological soil activity is dependent on climate [ 5 ].…”

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“…Many studies have analyzed soil functionality after fire events [ 4 , 14 , 15 , 16 ], but few studies assessed the effects of the whole soil quality through single and integrated indices. Soil quality is related to chemical composition, biological biomass and activity, such as respiration and enzymatic activities and fungi/bacteria ratio [ 5 , 13 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. All of these properties are fundamental tools to enhance the resilience of burnt ecosystems [ 21 ] and are crucial for healthy plant growth and for improving soil quality [ 14 , 22 ].…”

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Do Wildfires Cause Changes in Soil Quality in the Short Term?

Memoli

Panico

Santorufo

et al. 2020

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Wildfires have high frequency and intensity in the Mediterranean ecosystems that deeply modify the soil abiotic (i.e., pH, contents of water, organic matter and elements) and biotic properties (i.e., biomass and activity). In 2017, an intense wildfire occurred inside the Vesuvius National Park (Southern Italy), destroying approximately 50% of the existing plant cover. So, the research aimed to evaluate the fire effects on soil quality through single soil abiotic and biotic indicators and through an integrated index (SQI). To achieve the aim, soil samples were collected inside the Vesuvius National Park at 12 sampling field points before fire (BF) and after fire (AF). The findings highlighted that in AF soil, the contents of water and total carbon, element availability, respiration and the dehydrogenase activity were lower than in BF soil; in contrast, pH and hydrolase activity were significantly higher in AF soil. The microbial biomass and activity were affected by Al, Cr and Cu availability in both BF and AF soils. Despite the variations in each investigated soil abiotic and biotic property that occurred in AF soil, the overall soil quality did not significantly differ as compared to that calculated for the BF soil. The findings provide a contribution to the baseline definition of the properties and quality of burnt soil and highlight the short-term effects of fire on volcanic soil in the Mediterranean area.

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“…The loss of ecosystem services from severe wildfires is linked to changes in soil biota, which can be evaluated recording the activity of soil microorganisms (Morugán-Coronado et al, 2015). The soil in Mediterranean forests is especially sensitive to wildfire as its biological soil stability is vulnerable, especially in unmanaged forests located in arid regions (Hedo et al, 2015). Burn severity has been described as the most critical factor that directly affects the plant community, soil characteristics and microbial activity (González-De Vega et al, 2016;Maia et al, 2012;Vega et al, 2013).…”

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The burn severity and plant recovery relationship affect the biological and chemical soil properties of Pinus halepensis Mill. stands in the short and mid-terms after wildfire

Moya

Vega

Lozano

et al. 2019

Journal of Environmental Management

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Experimental site and season over-control the effect of Pinus halepensis in microbiological properties of soils under semiarid and dry conditions

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Effects of Different Land Uses (Abandoned Farmland, Intensive Agriculture and Forest) on Soil Hydrological Properties in Southern Spain

Effects of Different Land Uses (Abandoned Farmland, Intensive Agriculture and Forest) on Soil Hydrological Properties in Southern Spain

Do Wildfires Cause Changes in Soil Quality in the Short Term?

The burn severity and plant recovery relationship affect the biological and chemical soil properties of Pinus halepensis Mill. stands in the short and mid-terms after wildfire

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