Pedological characterization of typical soil of Dakawa Irrigation Scheme, Mvomero District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania

Mbaga, H. R.; Msanya, B. M.; Mrema, J. P.

dc.creator	Mbaga, H. R.
dc.creator	Msanya, B. M.
dc.creator	Mrema, J. P.
dc.date	2017-07-19T05:14:55Z
dc.date	2017-07-19T05:14:55Z
dc.date	2017
dc.date.accessioned	2022-10-25T08:50:57Z
dc.date.available	2022-10-25T08:50:57Z
dc.identifier	2349-8080
dc.identifier	https://www.suaire.sua.ac.tz/handle/123456789/1765
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/90860
dc.description	International Journal of Current Research in Biosciences and Plant Biology, 2017; 4 (6): 77-86.
dc.description	This study was conducted to characterize dominant soil type at Dakawa Irrigation Scheme (DIS), Tanzania. Typical soil at DIS was identified, excavated and described using FAO (2006) Guidelines. Six disturbed samples were taken from soil profile horizons together with three undisturbed core samples for laboratory analysis. The pedon developed from Neogene alluvial parent materials under ustic moisture and isohyperthermic temperature regimes. The pedon was very deep (> 150 cm), moderately well drained, with gray to very dark gray soil colours. CaCO3 concretions characteristic of calcic horizon were observed in subsoil. Soil texture was sandy clay loam throughout the pedon. pH was rated as medium (5.5 - 7.0) to very high (7.0 - 8.5) respectively for topsoil and subsoil. OC and N levels were very low; CEC and exchangeable bases were low to medium. Bulk densities were high (1.8 gcm-3) to very high (>1.9 gcm-3) for topsoil and subsoil, respectively. Study on moisture retention properties showed that subsurface (95 - 100 cm) and intermediate (45 - 50 cm) horizons retained more water than surface (0 - 5 cm) soil, congruent with increasing clay content with depth. According to Soil Taxonomy and World Reference Base for Soil Resources, pedon at DIS classified as Vertic Calciustepts and Haplic Vertic Cambisols, respectively. These taxa reflect properties that may guide use and management of soils at DIS including selection of crops and fertilizers and rates to use. Organic fertilizers were recommended to increase organic matter content in soil. Use of acidifying inorganic fertilizers and gypsum as soil amendments should also be taken onboard to correct emerging sodicity.
dc.format	application/pdf
dc.language	en
dc.publisher	EXCELLENT PUBLISHERS
dc.subject	Chemical properties
dc.subject	Nutrient balance
dc.subject	Pedogenesis
dc.subject	Pedological characterisation
dc.subject	Physical properties
dc.subject	Soil classification
dc.subject	Soil morphology
dc.title	Pedological characterization of typical soil of Dakawa Irrigation Scheme, Mvomero District, Morogoro Region, Tanzania
dc.type	Article