Effect of Land Use on Some Soil Properties ofWad Hashim , Sennar state, Sudan
Effect of Land Use on Some Soil Properties ofWad Hashim , Sennar state, Sudan
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Date
2015-04-26
Authors
Musa Masoud, Hatim
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UOFK
Abstract
This study was caried out to determine the impact of land use
patterns on desertification in Wad Hushim south of Sennar town. Some
land degradation indicators were used in order to assess the current
performance of the area.
Soil samples were collected from five sites using auger from the
following depth 0 – 30 cm, 30 – 60 cm – 60 – 90 cm. All samples were
subjected to laboratory analysis.
The results of the chemical analysis showed that the land use
patterns led to some land degradation and statistical analysis indicated
significant (P= 0.05) differences in most soil characteristics.
The results of soil analysis showed that the soil is alkaline with an
electrical conductivity of less than 4ds/m. Soluble cations (Ca, Mg and
Na) increased among sites with depth, and electrical conductivity was
the same among sites and depths. Nitrogen was low and chloride was
dominant in the soil of the area without clear differences among sites
and depths. Organic carbon was very low.
The study concluded that the soil in the study area was subjected to
different activities that decreased the fertility