Determination the erosion parameters in different soil tillage technology

Intan Puspita Sari, BSc

Diplomová práce

Abstract:

Soil, a fundamental natural resource for agriculture, faces numerous threats that threaten its quality and productivity. Soil erosion caused by human activities is a major threat to agriculture. Choosing the correct soil tillage practices is pivotal in controlling water erosion. This study compares conventional and conservation tillage practices' impact on water erosion parameters in wheat and oats. Field experiments were conducted at the Nesperská Lhota experimental location, comprising four variants representing conventional and conservation tillage practices alongside a black fallow control variant. Three primary methods were used to measure soil water absorption: circular and Mini Disk infiltrometer, and the Brilliant Blue indirect method. Results revealed that the oat variant with no-till shows the lowest surface runoff and erosive wash-off levels, indicating adequate soil protection against erosion. No-till farming and more plant residue covering the soil effectively protected the soil against erosion. This study highlights the effectiveness of conservation tillage practices, especially no-till, in reducing water erosion and maintaining soil health in wheat and oat cropping systems. The study emphasizes the significance of adopting sustainable soil management practices to protect agricultural sustainability and environmental well-being.

Keywords

Soil erosion, Erosive wash, Surface runoff, Tillage technology

Jazyk práce: angličtina

Datum vytvoření / odevzdání či podání práce: 2. 4. 2024

Obhajoba závěrečné práce

• Vedoucí: doc. Ing. Petr Novák, Ph.D.
• Oponent: Josef Hůla, CSc.

Česká zemědělská univerzita v Praze

Technická fakulta

Magisterský studijní program:
Technology and Environmental Engineering