Agrogenic evolution of automorphic chernozems in the forest-steppe zone (Belgorod oblast)
- Authors: Chendev Y.G.1, Khokhlova O.S.2, Alexandrovskiy A.L.3
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Affiliations:
- Belgorod National Research University
- Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science
- Institute of Geography
- Issue: Vol 50, No 5 (2017)
- Pages: 499-514
- Section: Genesis and Geography of Soils
- URL: https://journals.rcsi.science/1064-2293/article/view/223980
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.1134/S1064229317050040
- ID: 223980
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Abstract
Agrochronosequences of chernozems with different periods of their use in rainfed farming with application of traditional technologies have been studied in a typical forest-steppe area in Belgorod oblast. Certain stages in the development of these soils during more than two centuries of their agricultural use have been identified. These stages are related to changes in the intensity and direction of soil forming processes, such as soil compaction, soil aggregation, dehumification of the upper horizons, calcification of the soil profiles, argillization, etc. A significant impact on the soil changes during the agrogenic evolution of chernozems is exerted by the digging activity of burrowers, which is especially pronounced in the old-arable chernozems.
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Yu. G. Chendev
Belgorod National Research University
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Russian Federation, ul. Pobedy 85, Belgorod, 308015
O. S. Khokhlova
Institute of Physicochemical and Biological Problems of Soil Science
Email: sciences@mail.ru
Russian Federation, Institutskaya ul. 2, Pushchino, Moscow oblast, 142290
A. L. Alexandrovskiy
Institute of Geography
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Russian Federation, Staromonetnyi per. 29, Moscow, 119017