Luo Xiulong, Shu Yingge, Long Hui, et al. Water-holding Capacity of Reclaimed Grassland with Different Ages in Karst Regions[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2023, 43(5): 7-17.
DOI:
Luo Xiulong, Shu Yingge, Long Hui, et al. Water-holding Capacity of Reclaimed Grassland with Different Ages in Karst Regions[J]. Bulletin of Soiland Water Conservation, 2023, 43(5): 7-17. DOI: 10.13961/j.cnki.stbctb.2023.05.002.
Water-holding Capacity of Reclaimed Grassland with Different Ages in Karst Regions
[Objective] The water-holding capacity of reclaimed grassland of different ages was studied in order to provide a scientific basis for water retention and soil and water conservation of reclaimed grassland in karst regions. [Methods] Reclaimed grassland of different ages (5
10
15
20 yr) and cultivated land (CK) in a karst area in Anshui City
Guizhou Province was selected as the research objects
and the “space-time substitution method” was used to study litter storage
water-holding capacity
and water storage capacity. The change characteristics of soil profile bulk density
porosity
particle composition
water content
and water-holding capacity were determined for different ages of reclaimed grassland. [Results] ① The litter-layer storage capacity
maximum water-holding capacity
maximum storage capacity
and effective storage capacity followed the reclaimed grassland age order of 15 yr>20 yr>10 yr>5 yr. The relationships of litter-layer water-holding capacity and water absorption rate with soaking time were characterized by a logarithmic function and a power function
respectively. ② The sand content and bulk density of the reclaimed grassland showed a trend of first decreasing and then increasing as age of reclaimed grassland increased. Changes in silt
clay
total porosity
capillary porosity
maximum water-holding capacity
and capillary water-holding capacity were opposite to the changes in soil bulk density. ③ The total water-holding capacity of the litter layer and the soil layer followed the order of 10 yr>20 yr>15 yr>5 yr>CK. The maximum water-holding contribution rate of the soil layer was more than 99%. [Conclusion] Reclaimed grassland of different ages not only increased the bioaccumulation
rainfall interception
and water-holding capacity of the litter layer
but also improved soil structure and pore status. The soil water-holding capacity gradually stabilized after 10 years. Therefore
it is recommended that planting deciduous trees after 10 years of farmland conversion to grassland.
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