Investigation of The Effects of Organic Matter Application on Soil Compaction
Abstract
One of the problems, farmers suffer in recent decade, is soil compaction. Different parameters such as soil texture, moisture, soil organic matter, and machine weight and machine traffic affect soil compaction. These parameters should be managed to prevent soil compaction. In this research, the effects of sheep manure and vermicompost with 0, 2, 4, 6 and 8% levels were investigated on compaction of loam and clay loam soils using standard Proctor test at moisture content under the critical moisture. Tests were arranged as a complete randomized factorial experimental design with three replications. The SPSS.17 software was used for statistical analysis. Results showed that all application levels of both organic matters had significant effects on decrease in soil compaction. Application of 8% organic matter decreased soil compaction by 9.25%. Organic matter application into the soil decreased critical moisture linearly. Organic matter application was more effective on clay loam soil than loam soil, especially at higher levels of 6 and 8%. At lower application levels of 2 and 4%, vermicompost was more effective on soil compaction than manure; however at higher level of 6 and 8 % , manure was more effective in decreasing soil compaction. The lowest bulk density of 1.48 gr cm-3 was obtained with adding 8% of organic matter which decreased soil compaction by 10% in comparison with the treatment without organic matter.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Engineering
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
June 29, 2018
Submission Date
October 31, 2017
Acceptance Date
June 1, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 28 Number: 2
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