Effects of Urban Waste and Mineral Fertilizers Applications on Eucalyptus grandis Growth and Soil Conditions

Authors

  • Guilherme de Castro Andrade Embrapa Florestas
  • Antônio Francisco Jurado Bellote Embrapa Florestas
  • Helton Damin da Silva Embrapa Florestas
  • Renato Antônio Dedecek Embrapa Florestas
  • José Luiz Lui Gava Suzano Ltda

Keywords:

Reforestation, liter, soil water.

Abstract

Forest plantations have been studied as a potential ecosystem able to absorb organic residues as fertilizers or soil conditioners. This study evaluate the effects of the application of composted organic waste and mineral fertilizers in a Eucalyptus grandis (W. Hill ex Maiden) plantation with 86 months of age in Neossolo Quartzarênico. It was analyzed wood production, litter decomposition and the physical and chemical changes in the soil properties. It was observed that the municipal composted organic wastes resulted in an increase of 45.6% in wood volume, as compared to the control. It also increase the velocity of the litterdecomposition on average of 28% and 16% for leaves and twigs respectively, increasing the pH level values and the availability of water in the soil (from 13% to 25% more available water in the first layer of the soil, 0 -10 cm). 

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ANDRADE, Guilherme de Castro; BELLOTE, Antônio Francisco Jurado; SILVA, Helton Damin da; DEDECEK, Renato Antônio; GAVA, José Luiz Lui. Effects of Urban Waste and Mineral Fertilizers Applications on Eucalyptus grandis Growth and Soil Conditions. Pesquisa Florestal Brasileira, [S. l.], n. 53, p. 39, 2011. Disponível em: https://pfb.sede.embrapa.br/pfb/article/view/205. Acesso em: 20 apr. 2025.

Issue

No. 53 (2006): jul./dez. Boletim de Pesquisa Florestal

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