Journal of Soil and Plant Interactions
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Behbahan Khatam Alanbia University of Technology
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Myrtus communis is one the most important Mediterranean species in Zagros forest. Although, Myrtus communis widely spread in Zagros forest, little information is available about its distribution in south western of Iran. Due to the lack of information on Myrtus communis distribution in southern Zagros, in the present study soil physicochemical properties of Myrtus communis stands in Fars, Khuzestan, and Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad will be determined to generate basic information about soil properties information in Myrtus communis stands in south western provinces of Iran. In each site, five 25*25 meter plots were selected and soil samples were taken from the depth of 0-20 cm. Soil analysis include nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, organic carbon, pH, soil texture, and bulk density. Our result indicated that the highest values for soil nitrogen and organic carbon belonged to the Myrtus communis stand in Nourabad Mamasani and were significantly higher compared to the studied sites. While the least values of soil nitrogen and organic carbon recorded for Andika were significantly lower, compared to the other studied sites. Myrtus communis stands in Nourabad Mamasani representing one of the highest soil productivity, compared to the other sites. Besides, Myrtus communis spreads in neutral or slightly alkaline soil. Soil textures studied were loam, sandy-loam, and silt-loam. Independent sample t-test showed that Myrtus communis stands had higher soil nitrogen, organic carbon, phosphorus, and potassium compared to the vicinity stands. Finally, Myrtus communis prefear loam soil, with neutral soil pH or slightly alkaline with high soil nutrients.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Physical and chemical processes in the rhizosphere
Received: 2024/06/10 | Accepted: 2024/09/9
Received: 2024/06/10 | Accepted: 2024/09/9
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