Investigating the changes of soil chemical properties in the root zone of Zygophyllum eurypterum plant

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1 Department of Soil Science, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

2 Department of Environment and Natural Resources, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran

10.29252/aridbiom.2023.19981.1931

Abstract

The first step in the implementation of natural resource improvement, restoration or exploitation programs is to know the vegetation of different regions of the country. There is a mutual relationship between soil and vegetation, and soil is the most important factor in plant growth and geographical distribution. Fars province has many pasture and forest habitats and can be used as a research center to select and introduce appropriate plant species that are compatible with harsh ecological conditions and soil characteristics of the country. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of Zygophyllum euryptrum plant on some chemical characteristics of its habitat soils in Abadeh, Sarvestan and Khonj. This research was carried out using a factorial design in the dimensions of 2 × 2 × 3 (three zones, two depths and two distances) and in the form of a completely randomized design with three replications. Soil samples were taken from two profiles within canopy and outside the canopy, from two depths of 0-20 and 20-40 cm in the three indicated zones. The chemical properties of the soil have been measured. The results showed that there was a significant difference in pH, EC, concentration of soluble anions (chlorine, bicarbonate and sulfate), SAR, OM and CEC between different areas, depths and distances. There was a significant difference in the area and depth of CCE. There was no significant difference in the distance. The growth of Zygophyllum eurypterum plant has turned the soil of its habitat into saline soil by increasing the EC of the surface soil under the canopy. Despite the SAR increase under the canopy, the obtained values didn’t show any threat related to sodium ion hazards. Zygophyllum eurypterum showed high sodium accumulation factor in the shoot (AF). According to this research, the important role of Zygophyllum eurypterum in surface characteristics of soil development is determined.

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Volume 12, Issue 1
April 2022
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