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A. Faz, R. Arnaldos, L. Carrasco & P. Marín

Abstract

Study of some quality parameters for different types of soil in SE Spain, in relation to their management as a basis for land planning A. Faz% R. Arnaldos', L. Carrasco' & P. Mariif ' Area de Edafologiay Quimica Agricola. Departamento de Production Agraria, Universidad Politecnica de Cartagena, Espana. *) ' Area de Edafologia. Departamento de Quimica Agricola, Geologia y Edafologia, Universidad de Murcia, Espana. Abstract The area of study is located in the centre of the Murcia region, in Southeast Spain, under a semiarid Mediterranean climate. These soils are subject to an eminently agricultural use (60 %). The main uses correspond to marginal degraded areas, unirrigated tree cultures, irrigated cultures (trees and horticultural varieties), orchard cultures, soil prepared for cultivation and uncultivated soil with unaltered vegetation. As field parameters the following have been considered: type of soil, use, depth, water erosion, drainage and structure. Chemical parameters

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