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Abstract(s)
The mountainous massif of Sicó, in the centre of Portugal, is an
extensive area composed of calcareous Jurassic formations. Hillside
calcareous soils, with high pH, present chemical restrictions to support
plant growth and are subjected to important erosion processes
leading to their degradation if not protected by vegetation. In a first
year of study some soil physicochemical characteristics have been
measured in some geo-referenced locations of a larger design experiment
and an exploratory spatial analysis has been performed. The
objective of this study was to present some suggestions in order to give
sustainable phosphorus fertiliser recommendations aiming to establish
pastures in these soils and thus support traditional livestock activity.
Ten years apart, those soil characteristics have been measured
again in the same locations and comparisions have been made. The
objective was to understand the variability of the soil properties under
study in order to better adequate the fertiliser soil management
regarding the area restoration
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Keywords
calcareous massif Sicó geostatistics soil characteristics spatial-temporal analysis
Pedagogical Context
Citation
Geospatial Health 2016; volume 11:342
Publisher
PAGEpress