Soil quality indicators in organic and conventional cultivation systems in the semi arid areas of Ceara – Brazil
01/Oct/2007
Soil quality can change along the time due to natural events or anthropic activities. The use of organic management practices reduces soil tillage and favors the recovery of soil physical and chemical properties. The objective of this study was to compare the physical, chemical and biological properties of cultivated soils under organic system or conventional tillage system. Six organic and three conventional cultivated areas were selected and soil samples collected in the layers 0-10, 10-20 and 20-30 cm. Physical, chemical […]
