Chin J Plan Ecolo ›› 1998, Vol. 22 ›› Issue (3): 281-288.

• Research Articles • Previous Articles    

Effects of Different Harness Measures on Latertic Red Soil Fertility in Southeast Coast of Fujian

Yang Yusheng He Zongming Lin Guangyao and Yang Xuezhen   

  • Published:1998-03-10
  • Contact: Wang Qi-ming Shi You-guang

Abstract: By taking different harness measures the latertic red soil of serious erosion were controlled. After that, soil structure, moisture, soil humus quality were improved. Soil nutrients storage and intensity of available nutrients supplies had showed a pronounced improvements. Soil enzymes activities and soil respiration were strengthened evidently. Soil fertility was recovered. Leguminous tree was the best while plant fruit tree alone was poor for improving soil. To introduce legume into orchard to increase coverage is one of the effective measures to control the seriously deteriorated latertic red soil.