HSA | Soils and Sustainability
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Horticulture
Minor
Chemistry
2nd Student Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
2nd Student Major
Horticulture
2nd Student Minor
Art
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. I. P Handayani
Presentation Format
Poster Presentation - Murray State Access only
Abstract/Description
Afforestation, adding an artificial forest to a piece of land that has been barren of trees for a significant amount of time, has some seriously huge impacts on the environment. These effects can be seen as an increase in the soil organic matter, a decrease in compaction, and enhancement of porosity. Therefore, the soil can support more diverse microbes and fungal communities leading to better micro and macro nutrient transfers between plants. This research will aid in determining if the density of trees in an area, as well as if they are part of an afforested or original forest play a significant role in soil organic matter, bulk density, and porosity in relation to soil compaction within each soil management area...
Fall Scholars Week 2022 Event
Soils and Sustainability
The Dynamic Soil Properties of Originally Wooded and Afforested Areas
Afforestation, adding an artificial forest to a piece of land that has been barren of trees for a significant amount of time, has some seriously huge impacts on the environment. These effects can be seen as an increase in the soil organic matter, a decrease in compaction, and enhancement of porosity. Therefore, the soil can support more diverse microbes and fungal communities leading to better micro and macro nutrient transfers between plants. This research will aid in determining if the density of trees in an area, as well as if they are part of an afforested or original forest play a significant role in soil organic matter, bulk density, and porosity in relation to soil compaction within each soil management area...