The physicochemical properties of soil and functional characteristics of sward on a grass airstrip

• Autorzy: Grabowski K. , Pawluczuk J. , Grzegorczyk S. , Łachacz A. , Grabowska K.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper presents the physicochemical properties of soil and functional characteristics of sward on a grass runway of the airport in Gryźliny near Olsztyn (NE Poland). Soil samples for physicochemical analyses were collected from the surface layer (5-15 cm), and the overwintering success, density, color, and overall quality of the sward at 12 sites were graded on a nine-point scale in 2010-13. Long-term operation of the airstrip influenced the physical properties (compaction) of the substrate and diversified the functional characteristics of sward. The soil was classified according to Polish Soil Classification 2011 as proper rusty soil, and it was classified according to IUSS Working Group WRB 2014 as Brunic Arenosol (Dystric). The evaluated soil had high content of organic matter determined as loss-on-ignition ranging from 17.3 to 18.5%, which is a typical feature of sod layers. The content of macronutrients (N-NO₃, P, K, Mg) as well as selected micronutrients (Cu, Zn) was low. Nutritional status of the studied soil was caused by its sandy texture. The analyzed sward was characterized by moderate overwintering success, good density (in particular in fall), green and fresh green color, and satisfactory-to-good visual merit. The condition of the sward covering the runway was affected by the physicochemical properties of the soil as well as aircraft operations (take-offs and landings), applied management practices, and weather conditions during the study.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
• Rocznik: 2017
• Tom: 26
• Numer: 2
• Opis fizyczny: P.605-612,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Grabowski K.

• Department of Grassland and Green Space Management, Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Pl. Lodzki 1, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland

autor

Pawluczuk J.

• Department of Soil Science and Land Reclamation, Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Lodzki 3, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland

autor

Grzegorczyk S.

• Department of Grassland and Green Space Management, Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Pl. Lodzki 1, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland

autor

Łachacz A.

• Department of Soil Science and Land Reclamation, Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Lodzki 3, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland

autor

Grabowska K.

• Department of Water, Climate, and Environmental Management, Faculty of Environmental Management and Agriculture, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Plac Łodzki 2, 10-727 Olsztyn, Poland

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DOI

10.15244/pjoes/66712