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Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia's Colluvial

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Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia's Colluvial

Abstract

It is claimed that colluvial lands are generally unsuitable for agriculture due to slope, shallow soil and nutritional deficiency. However, due to increasing population pressure, agriculture in colluvial lands, which are considered marginal, becomes a necessity as normal agricultural areas are limited in agricultural production. This study aims to characterize the soil properties of colluvial in western Anatolia, specifically focusing on their agricultural potential for olive, fig, and grape cultivation. Geological origins and topographic features of colluvial were initially assessed, followed by the collection of soil samples from both natural and agricultural areas. Comprehensive analyses were conducted on both colluvial materials and the corresponding soil samples. The findings were statistically evaluated using principal component analysis, with a subsequent discussion on the agricultural sustainability of the soils for the selected plants. The results indicate that the colluvial lands in the study area are generally unsuitable for agriculture due to factors such as slope, erosion risk, shallow soil depth, low soil organic matter, and limited nutritional capacity. However, under favorable climatic conditions, certain specialty crops, such as olives and figs, can thrive, offering economic benefits to the local population. Despite the overall limitations for traditional agriculture, the cultivation of these specific plants contributes to both the economic well-being of the region and the overall sustainability of agriculture in the area.

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Teşekkür

Katkılarından dolayı Orman Genel Müdürlüğüne tşk ederiz

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Toprak Ekolojisi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

30 Haziran 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

30 Haziran 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

30 Nisan 2025

Kabul Tarihi

15 Haziran 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 1 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Altunbaş, S., Atalay, İ., Siler, M., & Tolay, İ. (2025). Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial. Journal of Ecological Harmony, 1(1), 24-31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15754781
AMA
1.Altunbaş S, Atalay İ, Siler M, Tolay İ. Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial. Journal of Ecological Harmony. 2025;1(1):24-31. doi:10.5281/zenodo.15754781
Chicago
Altunbaş, Sevda, İbrahim Atalay, Muzaffer Siler, ve İnci Tolay. 2025. “Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial”. Journal of Ecological Harmony 1 (1): 24-31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15754781.
EndNote
Altunbaş S, Atalay İ, Siler M, Tolay İ (01 Haziran 2025) Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial. Journal of Ecological Harmony 1 1 24–31.
IEEE
[1]S. Altunbaş, İ. Atalay, M. Siler, ve İ. Tolay, “Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial”, Journal of Ecological Harmony, c. 1, sy 1, ss. 24–31, Haz. 2025, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15754781.
ISNAD
Altunbaş, Sevda - Atalay, İbrahim - Siler, Muzaffer - Tolay, İnci. “Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial”. Journal of Ecological Harmony 1/1 (01 Haziran 2025): 24-31. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15754781.
JAMA
1.Altunbaş S, Atalay İ, Siler M, Tolay İ. Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial. Journal of Ecological Harmony. 2025;1:24–31.
MLA
Altunbaş, Sevda, vd. “Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial”. Journal of Ecological Harmony, c. 1, sy 1, Haziran 2025, ss. 24-31, doi:10.5281/zenodo.15754781.
Vancouver
1.Sevda Altunbaş, İbrahim Atalay, Muzaffer Siler, İnci Tolay. Exploring Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Sustainability in Western Anatolia’s Colluvial. Journal of Ecological Harmony. 01 Haziran 2025;1(1):24-31. doi:10.5281/zenodo.15754781

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