Spatial variability of soil physical properties under two management systems in Aguascalientes
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https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v17i5.4173Keywords:
compaction, geostatistics, regenerative, sustainability, systemAbstract
In conventional agricultural management, soil variability is considered a productive limitation; in contrast, regenerative systems seek to improve soil physical and functional properties. This study aimed to evaluate the spatial variability of volumetric water content (ϴv) and soil penetration resistance (Rp) under two agricultural management systems. The study was conducted during the 2023 autumn-winter cycle in Pabellón, Aguascalientes, in a 0.8 ha area divided into two 0.4 ha plots, where a conventional agricultural system (CAS) and a system with regenerative agricultural practices (SRA) were established. In both systems, systematic sampling was carried out using a 40 × 100 m grid with 5 m spacing, obtaining 160 samples per treatment. Descriptive statistical and geostatistical analyses were performed to assess the spatial variability of ϴv and Rp. Results showed higher values of ϴv and Rp in SRA than in CAS, and a distribution closer to normal for ϴv. Spatial maps revealed greater spatial organization in SRA, suggesting positive effects of regenerative management on soil physical properties.
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