Soil and landscape attributes of Amazonian Dark Earths

Published: 29 August 2023| Version 2 | DOI: 10.17632/swcykgtkfv.2
Contributors:
Stella Matoso,

Description

Amazonian Dark Earths are soil patches that occur in the Amazon region, characterized by high sequestered carbon content and high fertility compared to adjacent soils. These lands have been considered a model for sustainable agricultural use. As there is still no consensus about the origin and formation process of these soils, the preservation of the Amazonian Dark Earth sites is of fundamental importance. Thus,

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Institutions

Instituto Federal de Educacao Ciencia e Tecnologia de Rondonia

Categories

Agronomy, Soil Science, Agricultural Soil

Funding

Federal Institute of Education Science and Technology of Rondônia

14/PROPESP/IFRO/2019

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