Study on the Correlation between Long-Term Continuous Application of Biogas Slurry and Soil Compaction

Yuxi Ma; Jiarui Han; Jingxin Lv; Hai Yu; Shoujun Yang

doi:10.21162/PAKJAS/24.108

Author(s)

Yuxi Ma Yantai Institute, China Agricultural University,264670 Yantai, Shandong Province,China

Jiarui Han Yantai Institute, China Agricultural University,264670 Yantai, Shandong Province,China

Jingxin Lv Yantai Institute, China Agricultural University,264670 Yantai, Shandong Province,China

Hai Yu Wendeng District animal husbandry and veterinary development centre,264400 Weihai, Shandong Province,China

Shoujun Yang Yantai Institute, China Agricultural University,264670 Yantai, Shandong Province,China

Abstract

Soil compaction has become a worldwide problem. Although some researchers have suggested that the application of biogas slurry may cause soil compaction, there are no relevant studies on the causes of soil compaction caused by biogas slurry application. Through the field experiment, five treatments (Control (CK), Combined application of chemical fertilizer and organic fertilizer (CF+OF), 100% Biogas slurry fertilization (BS), Combined application of biogas slurry and organic fertilizer (BS+OF), Combined application of 50% biogas slurry and 50% chemical fertilizer (BS+CF) to explore the relation of biogas slurry application amount, application mode, and soil structure and investigate the correlation between the continuous application of biogas slurry and soil compaction. Descriptive statistical analysis was made on soil physical indicators and soil use time, and the Double Exponential Smoothing model was used to predict soil compaction. Results revealed that soil organic matter content significantly decreased (P<0.05) in CK, BS, and BS+CF treatments, while BS+OF and CF+OF treatments were the opposite. Soil bulk density and compaction decreased significantly (P<0.05) with increasing organic matter content, while soil total porosity and saturated hydraulic conductivity showed a positive correlation with organic matter. The Double Exponential Smoothing model predicted that the soil in CK, BS, and BS+CF treatments showed compaction after 12, 13, and 14 years of continuous utilization. In contrast, the quality of the soil in other treatments improved. The comprehensive analysis concluded that the combined application of biogas slurry and organic fertilizer is a more scientific way of biogas slurry application.

Publication Details

Page(s) 947-957

DOI 10.21162/PAKJAS/24.108

Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Agricultural Sciences, Volume: 61, Issue: 4, Year: 2024

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Keywords

soil degradation, Biogas slurry, predictive analysis, sustainable utilization, soil physicochemical properties

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