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Effect of Grazing and Mowing on SoilPhysiochemical Properties in a Semi-AridGrassland of Northeast China
Summary
This paper is not about microplastics; it is a soil science study comparing the effects of grazing versus mowing on soil moisture, bulk density, electrical conductivity, pH, and nutrient concentrations in a semi-arid grassland in northeast China.
The proper maintenance of soil physiochemical properties in grassland ecosystems through independent management practices like grazing and mowing have strongly influenced the soil quality and grassland yield.Less known is, to declare the best-fit management strategy for the grassland ecosystem.The present study was performed to search for the best-fit management system for the grassland ecosystem in northern China by evaluating the consequences of grazing and mowing on soil physiochemical properties like soil moisture, bulk density, electrical conductivity, pH, and total concentrations of C, N, and P. We found that compared to mowing, grazing significantly increased soil moisture, bulk density, and N concentration by 12%, 7%, and 14%, respectively.However, no significant effect of grazing was observed on soil C and P concentrations and C: N, C: P, and N: P ratios.However, grazing was found to strongly affect soil physiochemical properties; in contrast, mowing did not
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