Examination of Changes in Soil Temperatures in Different Growing Environments, KTÜ Perennial Garden Example
Abstract
This study aims to examine how soil temperatures in different growing environments change according to months and growing environments in the example of the perennial garden established at Karadeniz Technical University. In the study, 12 growing environments were created with 4 different vertical layer combination types in 50% stream shaft + 50% soil, 25% stream shaft + 75% soil and 100% soil nutrient media. Vertical layers in the habitats were created with 7 natural taxa and 10 exotic taxa. The effects of these 12 growing environments on soil temperature were investigated. Temperature (°C) and electrical conductivity (EC) were continuously measured and recorded. In accordance with the purpose of the study, soil temperatures and EC values were measured regularly from a depth of 5 cm from the surface of the growing media in 12 prepared growing media. Thanks to the measurement data obtained, it is aimed to determine how soil temperatures and EC values change in different nutrient media and different vertical layer systems. According to the analysis results, the amount of silt mixture in the soil significantly affects the monthly average temperature and EC values. The results obtained from the study provide important information to protect plant health and optimize plant production efficiency. This study, carried out on the example of the perennial garden of Karadeniz Technical University, will enable the development of plant growing strategies compatible with regional soil structure and climate characteristics and gaining new perspectives.
Keywords
Trabzon , soil temperature , electrical conductivity , vertical layer
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