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标题：Potential of Melia dubia agroforestry system in soil improvement and environmental sustainability
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作者：Narender K ; Sandeep Arya ; Krishma Nanda 等
期刊名称：Environment Conservation Journal
印刷版ISSN：0972-3099
电子版ISSN：2278-5124
出版年度：2021
卷号：22
期号：1-2
DOI：10.36953/ECJ.2021.221211
语种：English
出版社：Action for Sustainable Efficacious Development and Awareness
摘要：The current study intended to understand the influence of Melia dubia based agroforestry system on soil properties. The research was carried out at Gillan Khera in district Fatehabad, situated in the semi-arid region of Haryana. Analysis of soil samples were done for pH, electrical conductivity (EC), organic carbon, soil moisture and available nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. The soil pH and EC decreased more under trees than under control (sole wheat crop) i.e, 8.09 to 7.89 and 0.46 to 0.44 dSm-1 respectively. However, the amount of N, P, K, organic carbon (131.38, 16.00, 301.10 (kg/ha) and 0.46 % respectively) and soil moisture content was found higher in intercropped conditions at both soil depths. Extra moisture in shaded conditions resulting in the breakdown of litter, mineralization and nitrogen gain at a faster rate compared to full sunlight conditions justifies the increased amount of nutrients, organic carbon and other favorable changes in the soil under trees. The current study recommends Melia dubia based agroforestry system as an excellent opportunity in order to enhance soil fertility and for environmental sustainability.