Organic matter content in Vojvodina soils and the possibility of using harvest residues as renewable source of energy
An analysis of over 77,000 samples of plowland in AP Vojvodina indicated that 39% of the samples belong to the category of low humus soils with the organic matter content ranging from 1% to 3%. The category of soils well provided with humus (3% to 5%) included 60% of the analyzed plowland of Vojvodi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Institute of field and vegetable crops, Novi Sad
2010-01-01
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| Series: | Ratarstvo i Povrtarstvo |
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| Online Access: | http://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1821-3944/2010/1821-39441002591S.pdf |
| Summary: | An analysis of over 77,000 samples of plowland in AP Vojvodina indicated that 39% of the samples belong to the category of low humus soils with the organic matter content ranging from 1% to 3%. The category of soils well provided with humus (3% to 5%) included 60% of the analyzed plowland of Vojvodina. The obtained results are in contradiction with the natural potential of high quality land of Vojvodina and they are consequence of inadequate agricultural practices, insufficient application of organic fertilizers, excessive removal and burning of harvest residues. Organic matter content in Vojvodina soils is under strong anthropogenic influence, and it is not advisable to remove harvest residues and use them as biomass without prior soil analysis. Based on the analysis of organic matter content in agricultural soils in individual municipalities of AP Vojvodina, it is feasible to select locations with quality soils, where it would be possible to construct plants for energy production from harvest residues, while securing minimum transportation costs and preserving the soil quality. |
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| ISSN: | 1821-3944 2217-8392 |