- Eurasian Journal of Forest Science
- Vol: 7 Issue: 3
- Changes in physical and hydraulic properties of a clay soil due to the irrigation of tomatoes with r...
Changes in physical and hydraulic properties of a clay soil due to the irrigation of tomatoes with recycled wastewater
Authors : Azize Doğan Demir, Üstün Şahin
Pages : 252-268
Doi:10.31195/ejejfs.585595
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Publication Date : 2019-10-29
Article Type : Research
Abstract :In this study physical (bulk density, particle density, porosity, wet aggregate stability) and hydraulic properties (field capacity, wilting point, available water content, infiltration) of the soil did not change significantly under different irrigation practices. However, the porosity, available water content, and infiltration improved partly under partial root-zone drying practice with 50% water shortage. Wet aggregate stability in surface soil increased significantly with wastewater treatment. Wastewater reduced the stable infiltration rate significantly as well. Although the physical and hydraulic properties improved when compared with the pre-planting values, the wastewater treatment could not provide sustainable important effects in a short-time period.Keywords : Municipal wastewater, Soil properties, Irrigation practices