Study of the Impact of Changes in the Acid-Base Buffering Capacity of Surface Sod-Podzolic Soils

Abstract

The results of scientific research aimed at studying the impact of land use on the acid–base buffering capacity of gleyed sod–podzolic soils in the Carpathian region were analyzed. The transformation of these indicators was investigated using a comprehensive approach that encompasses the influence of various factors, such as agrotechnological methods and atmospheric precipitation, on the acidity and alkalinity parameters of soil solution. The research results confirm a significant influence of these factors on the acid–base characteristics, emphasizing the need for the development of a scientifically grounded approach to managing fertility and stability of the soil environment in agricultural ecosystems of the Carpathians. The study opens perspectives for optimizing agrotechnologies and developing effective measures for the rational use of soil resources in this region.

Keywords

• sod–podzolic soil
• arable land
• forest
• acid–base buffering capacity
• agrotechnological methods
• atmospheric precipitation
• fertility
• soil resources