Soil Hydrophobicity: An Overview

Olorunfemi, Idowu Ezekiel and Ogunrinde, Temitope Akinwale and Fasinmirin, Johnson Toyin (2014) Soil Hydrophobicity: An Overview. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports, 3 (8). pp. 1003-1037. ISSN 23200227

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Abstract

Water is the most precious resource to Agriculture. The occurrence of soil hydrophobicity has drastically reduced the amount of water available for plant growth and crop production. Hydrophobicity is a phenomenon that reduces the affinity of soils for water. It occurs when the soil is not completely wettable. This paper presents a brief review of the method/characterization, impacts and amelioration/treatment of soil hydrophobicity. It also reviews the general causes and characteristics of soil hydrophobicity: organic matter decomposition, heating of the soils by wildfires, fungal and microbial activities, growth of particular vegetation species and soil characteristics. Adequate knowledge of these causes will be valuable in providing means of treating and cushioning the effects of soil hydrophobicity.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: Science Global Plos > Multidisciplinary
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Date Deposited: 14 Jul 2023 12:10
Last Modified: 12 Jan 2024 07:14
URI: http://ebooks.manu2sent.com/id/eprint/1143

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