Lebanese Science Journal. 2012; 13 (1): 3-14
in English
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ABSTRACT
Organic matter [OM] is an essential soil component that results from the decomposition and decay of plant and animal materials. Decomposition processes are influenced by several biotic and abiotic factors. The Lebanese inland regions are characterized by low rain and elevated temperature. Soil formation and evolution occur under dry conditions and rare vegetation cover. Due to the absence or insufficiency of plant residues and frequent cultivation, the soils of the eastern mountain chain are characterized by low OM content. Given the importance granted to carbon sequestration in view of climate change and the importance of OM in soil fertility and resilience to erosion, the aim of this work is to assess the soil organic matter [SOM] levels by following an agropastoral system consisting of growing feed crops between the fruit trees as winter cover crops
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IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Language:
English
Journal:
Lebanese Sci. J.
Year:
2012
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