Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of Cameroon
The impact of different land-use systems on some soil physicochemical properties and macrofauna abundance in the humid tropics of Cameroon was studied. The land-use types included secondary forest (SF), oil palm plantation (PP), banana plantation (BP), sugarcane plantation (SP), and rubber plantatio...
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| author | Lawrence Tatanah Nanganoa Justin Nambangia Okolle Valentine Missi Jacques Roberto Tueche Lewis Dopgima Levai Jetro Nkengafac Njukeng |
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| description | The impact of different land-use systems on some soil physicochemical properties and macrofauna abundance in the humid tropics of Cameroon was studied. The land-use types included secondary forest (SF), oil palm plantation (PP), banana plantation (BP), sugarcane plantation (SP), and rubber plantation (RP). Soil particle size distribution, bulk density (BD), pH, organic matter (OM), and number of macrofauna were evaluated. The results showed that OM and number of macrofauna were higher in the SF than in the other land-use types. Pearson’s correlation analysis carried out to determine the relationship between OM and BD showed that OM and BD was strongly negatively related with correlation coefficient of −0.9653. It also showed a strong significant negative correlation between BD and ants population (r = −0.8828) and between soil pH and number of earthworms (r = −0.9072). Based on the results, the SF produced more organic matter and higher number of macrofauna. However, the OM of the other land uses was not low; hence, it could be beneficial to return plant residues to the field for maintaining soil quality. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-315f81d112ad4821b0e0b5b3dd7e02742025-02-03T01:29:54ZengWileyApplied and Environmental Soil Science1687-76671687-76752019-01-01201910.1155/2019/57012785701278Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of CameroonLawrence Tatanah Nanganoa0Justin Nambangia Okolle1Valentine Missi2Jacques Roberto Tueche3Lewis Dopgima Levai4Jetro Nkengafac Njukeng5Department of Soil, Water and Atmosphere, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Ekona, PMB 25 Buea, South-West Region, CameroonEntomology-Nematology Unit, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Ekona, PMB 25 Buea, South-West Region, CameroonEntomology-Nematology Unit, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Ekona, PMB 25 Buea, South-West Region, CameroonDepartment of Soil, Water and Atmosphere, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Nkolbisson, P.O. Box 2123, Yaounde, Centre Region, CameroonBiotechnology Unit, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Ekona, PMB 25 Buea, South-West Region, CameroonRubber Programme, Institute of Agricultural Research for Development (IRAD), Ekona, PMB 25 Buea, South-West Region, CameroonThe impact of different land-use systems on some soil physicochemical properties and macrofauna abundance in the humid tropics of Cameroon was studied. The land-use types included secondary forest (SF), oil palm plantation (PP), banana plantation (BP), sugarcane plantation (SP), and rubber plantation (RP). Soil particle size distribution, bulk density (BD), pH, organic matter (OM), and number of macrofauna were evaluated. The results showed that OM and number of macrofauna were higher in the SF than in the other land-use types. Pearson’s correlation analysis carried out to determine the relationship between OM and BD showed that OM and BD was strongly negatively related with correlation coefficient of −0.9653. It also showed a strong significant negative correlation between BD and ants population (r = −0.8828) and between soil pH and number of earthworms (r = −0.9072). Based on the results, the SF produced more organic matter and higher number of macrofauna. However, the OM of the other land uses was not low; hence, it could be beneficial to return plant residues to the field for maintaining soil quality.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5701278 |
| spellingShingle | Lawrence Tatanah Nanganoa Justin Nambangia Okolle Valentine Missi Jacques Roberto Tueche Lewis Dopgima Levai Jetro Nkengafac Njukeng Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of Cameroon Applied and Environmental Soil Science |
| title | Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of Cameroon |
| title_full | Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of Cameroon |
| title_fullStr | Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of Cameroon |
| title_full_unstemmed | Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of Cameroon |
| title_short | Impact of Different Land-Use Systems on Soil Physicochemical Properties and Macrofauna Abundance in the Humid Tropics of Cameroon |
| title_sort | impact of different land use systems on soil physicochemical properties and macrofauna abundance in the humid tropics of cameroon |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/5701278 |
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