Soil Moisture and Temperature Characteristics in a Young Silvoarable Agroforestry System

Authors

  • Nóra Szigeti University of Sopron, Institute of Forest and Environmental Techniques H-9400 Sopron, Bajcsy-Zs. u. 4.
  • Andrea Vityi University of Sopron, Institute of Forest and Environmental Techniques H-9400 Sopron, Bajcsy-Zs. u. 4.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33568/rbs.2399

Keywords:

agroforestry, alley cropping, soil moisture

Abstract

The aim of the present research is to investigate the effect of a young alley cropping system (planted for experimental purposes) on the soil microclimate, compared with a control site. The trial system, involving the agroforestry plantation and a control site, has been implemented in 2013 in an intensive monoculture agricultural environment. Measurement of soil microclimatic parameters started in 2014. Based on the results of the examination carried out in an agroforestry and a monoculture production site, there is a clear difference between soil moisture and soil temperature of the two cultivation systems. This effect can be observed even from the second year of the fast growing tree (Paulownia) plantation.

 

Author Biographies

  • Nóra Szigeti, University of Sopron, Institute of Forest and Environmental Techniques H-9400 Sopron, Bajcsy-Zs. u. 4.

     

     

  • Andrea Vityi, University of Sopron, Institute of Forest and Environmental Techniques H-9400 Sopron, Bajcsy-Zs. u. 4.

     

     

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Published

2019-11-29

Issue

Vol. 11 No. 1 (2019): Regional Business Studies

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Soil Moisture and Temperature Characteristics in a Young Silvoarable Agroforestry System. (2019). REGIONAL AND BUSINESS STUDIES, 11(1), 21-27. https://doi.org/10.33568/rbs.2399