Influence of tillage practices and rainfall intensity on runoff and soil erosion under simulated rainfall

Authors

  • Vinícius Rigueiro Messa Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná
  • Loreci Zanardini
  • Deonir Secco
  • Mayra Beatriz Semiano Castro
  • João Gabriel Ruppenthal
  • Emmanuele Albara Zago
  • Caroline Beal Montiel
  • Doglas Bassegio

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14808/sci.plena.2023.120203

Keywords:

slope, terracing, ditches

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of various soil preparation practices, rainfall intensities and slopes using a rainfall simulator. Three land preparation methods (mulching, terracing, and terracing + ditches), three rainfall intensities (18, 50, and 73 mm h−1), and three slopes (5, 10, and 15%) were examined to verify best practices of soil preparation. The exclusive use of straw (10 Mg ha-1) on the surface is insufficient to prevent runoff and consequently the loss of water and soil on steep terrain and subject to high-intensity rainfall. The combination of terracing + ditches proved to be effective in reducing runoff. This study has substantial implications for the control of soil erosion for the sustainable development of agriculture in subtropical conditions.

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Published

2024-01-19

How to Cite

Rigueiro Messa, V., Zanardini, L., Secco, D., Semiano Castro, M. B. ., Ruppenthal, J. G. ., Albara Zago, E., … Bassegio, D. (2024). Influence of tillage practices and rainfall intensity on runoff and soil erosion under simulated rainfall. Scientia Plena, 19(12). https://doi.org/10.14808/sci.plena.2023.120203

Issue

Vol. 19 No. 12 (2023): Dezembro/December 2023

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Copyright (c) 2024 Vinícius Rigueiro Messa, Loreci Zanardini, Deonir Secco, Mayra Beatriz Semiano Castro, João Gabriel Ruppenthal, Emmanuele Albara Zago, Caroline Beal Montiel, Doglas Bassegio

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