An estimation of ecosystem services provided by urban and peri-urban forests: a case study in Juiz de Fora, Brazil / Uma estimativa dos serviços ecossistêmicos fornecidos pelas florestas urbanas e peri-urbanas: um estudo de caso em Juiz de Fora, Brasil

Urban expansion has led to the replacement of natural landscapes and environmental degradation, making cities and their urban and peri-urban forests (UPFs) vulnerable to climate change, especially on the formation of heat islands. Using i-Tree Canopy program (v. 7.0), we estimate the ecosystem services provided by UPFs in Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais State, Southeastern Brazil), through the analysis of the (1) annual removal of atmospheric pollutants, (2) annual removal of atmospheric carbon, (3) total carbon stock in vegetation, and (4) the monetary benefits of sequestered and stocked carbon, based on Future Carbon Credit (CFI2Z1) as a monetary proxy. The results showed an average total amount of removal of 4.45 thousand tons of air pollution annually. The average annual total carbon storage was 158 thousand tons and the equivalent CO2 was 580 thousand tons, with an estimated total value of R$ 173 million per year. Significant values of the gross carbon stock (3.98 million tons) and equivalent CO2 (14.59 million tons) were found, being valued at R$ 4.35 billion. We concluded that the Juiz de Fora UPFs have a great potential for socio-environmental and economic benefits.

A expansão urbana levou à substituição de paisagens naturais por paisagens urbanas e à degradação ambiental, tornando cidades e suas florestas urbanas e peri-urbanas (FUPs) vulneráveis às mudanças climáticas, especialmente à formação de ilhas de calor. Utilizando o software i-Tree Canopy (v.7.0), estimamos os serviços ecossistêmicos promovidos pelas UPFs em Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais, Sudeste do Brasil), por meio da análise de (1) remoção anual de poluentes atmosféricos, (2) remoção anual de carbono atmosférico, (3) estoque de carbono na vegetação e (4) os benefícios monetários do carbono sequestrado anualmente e estocado, utilizando o Mercado de Crédito de Carbono Futuro (CFI2Z1) como um proxy monetário. Os resultados apresentam uma quantidade total média de remoção de 4,45 mil toneladas de poluentes do ar, anualmente. O armazenamento médio anual de carbono total foi de 158 mil toneladas e o de CO2 equivalente foi de 580 mil toneladas, com um valor total estimado anual de R$ 173 milhões. Foram encontrados expressivos valores do estoque bruto de carbono (3,98 milhões de toneladas) e CO2 equivalente (14,59 milhões de toneladas), sendo avaliado em R$ 4,35 bilhões. Concluímos que as FUPs de Juiz de Fora possuem um grande potencial para benefícios socioambientais e econômicos.

An estimation of ecosystem services provided by urban and peri-urban forests: a case study in Juiz de Fora, Brazil / Uma estimativa dos serviços ecossistêmicos fornecidos pelas florestas urbanas e peri-urbanas: um estudo de caso em Juiz de Fora, Brasil

ABSTRACT: Urban expansion has led to the replacement of natural landscapes and environmental degradation, making cities and their urban and peri-urban forests (UPFs) vulnerable to climate change, especially on the formation of heat islands. Using i-Tree Canopy program (v. 7.0), we estimate the ecosystem services provided by UPFs in Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais State, Southeastern Brazil), through the analysis of the (1) annual removal of atmospheric pollutants, (2) annual removal of atmospheric carbon, (3) total carbon stock in vegetation, and (4) the monetary benefits of sequestered and stocked carbon, based on Future Carbon Credit (CFI2Z1) as a monetary proxy. The results showed an average total amount of removal of 4.45 thousand tons of air pollution annually. The average annual total carbon storage was 158 thousand tons and the equivalent CO2 was 580 thousand tons, with an estimated total value of R$ 173 million per year. Significant values of the gross carbon stock (3.98 million tons) and equivalent CO2 (14.59 million tons) were found, being valued at R$ 4.35 billion. We concluded that the Juiz de Fora UPFs have a great potential for socio-environmental and economic benefits.

RESUMO: A expansão urbana levou à substituição de paisagens naturais por paisagens urbanas e à degradação ambiental, tornando cidades e suas florestas urbanas e peri-urbanas (FUPs) vulneráveis às mudanças climáticas, especialmente à formação de ilhas de calor. Utilizando o software i-Tree Canopy (v.7.0), estimamos os serviços ecossistêmicos promovidos pelas UPFs em Juiz de Fora (Minas Gerais, Sudeste do Brasil), por meio da análise de (1) remoção anual de poluentes atmosféricos, (2) remoção anual de carbono atmosférico, (3) estoque de carbono na vegetação e (4) os benefícios monetários do carbono sequestrado anualmente e estocado, utilizando o Mercado de Crédito de Carbono Futuro (CFI2Z1) como um proxy monetário. Os resultados apresentam uma quantidade total média de remoção de 4,45 mil toneladas de poluentes do ar, anualmente. O armazenamento médio anual de carbono total foi de 158 mil toneladas e o de CO2 equivalente foi de 580 mil toneladas, com um valor total estimado anual de R$ 173 milhões. Foram encontrados expressivos valores do estoque bruto de carbono (3,98 milhões de toneladas) e CO2 equivalente (14,59 milhões de toneladas), sendo avaliado em R$ 4,35 bilhões. Concluímos que as FUPs de Juiz de Fora possuem um grande potencial para benefícios socioambientais e econômicos.

Soil carbon stock and humification in pastures under different levels of intensification in Brazil

Intensive management of tropical pastures has shown potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation due to high forage production and C accumulation in the soil. This study aimed to evaluate different pasture management options in relation to their effect on soil C stocks and soil organic matter (SOM) humification. Pastures in four beef cattle production systems were assessed: intensive and irrigated pasture with high stocking rate (IHS); dryland pasture with high stocking rate (DHS); dryland pasture with moderate stocking rate (DMS); degraded pasture (DP). The soil under the native forest was also evaluated and soil carbon stocks from the 0-100 and 0-30 cm layers were assessed. Carbon stocks (0-100 cm) ranged from 99.88 to 142.33 Mg ha1 in DP and DMS, respectively and were, respectively, 14 % and 24 % higher compared to the soil under the forest and indicate the capacity of adequately managed tropical pastures to mitigate GHG emissions from livestock production. Humification indexes indicated the presence of more labile C in pastures with greater C accumulation (DHS and DMS), mainly in the upper soil layers, indicating recent C accumulation resulting from correct management. However, more labile C can be easily lost to the atmosphere as CO2, depending on pasture management. Low C stocks associated with high humification indexes are characteristics of DP in which significant amounts of SOM are lost. It is necessary to develop technologies to improve C sequestration in IHS and results indicate the importance of quantifying C stocks in association with C stability.

Soil carbon stock and humification in pastures under different levels of intensification in Brazil

Intensive management of tropical pastures has shown potential for greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation due to high forage production and C accumulation in the soil. This study aimed to evaluate different pasture management options in relation to their effect on soil C stocks and soil organic matter (SOM) humification. Pastures in four beef cattle production systems were assessed: intensive and irrigated pasture with high stocking rate (IHS); dryland pasture with high stocking rate (DHS); dryland pasture with moderate stocking rate (DMS); degraded pasture (DP). The soil under the native forest was also evaluated and soil carbon stocks from the 0-100 and 0-30 cm layers were assessed. Carbon stocks (0-100 cm) ranged from 99.88 to 142.33 Mg ha1 in DP and DMS, respectively and were, respectively, 14 % and 24 % higher compared to the soil under the forest and indicate the capacity of adequately managed tropical pastures to mitigate GHG emissions from livestock production. Humification indexes indicated the presence of more labile C in pastures with greater C accumulation (DHS and DMS), mainly in the upper soil layers, indicating recent C accumulation resulting from correct management. However, more labile C can be easily lost to the atmosphere as CO2, depending on pasture management. Low C stocks associated with high humification indexes are characteristics of DP in which significant amounts of SOM are lost. It is necessary to develop technologies to improve C sequestration in IHS and results indicate the importance of quantifying C stocks in association with C stability.(AU)

Teores e estoques de carbono orgânico do solo em diferentes usos da terra no Planalto Sul de Santa Catarina / Contents and stocks of soil organic carbon in different types of land use in the Southern Plateau of Santa Catarina (Brazil)

O estudo das modificações do carbono do solo provocadas pela mudança de uso da terra possibilita adotar medidas que reduzam os riscos de futuros impactos negativos. O objetivo da pesquisa foi quantificar e comparar os teores (COT) e os estoques (EC) de carbono orgânico total do solo em diferentes usos da terra na região do Planalto Sul de Santa Catarina. Foram selecionadas áreas sob floresta natural (FN), plantio de pinus (PP), campo natural pastejado (CP) e sucessão de lavoura e pastagem (LP). Amostras de solo foram coletadas nas camadas de 0-5, 5-10, 10-20 e 20-40 cm, onde foram determinados os teores e calculados os estoques de carbono orgânico total por dois métodos, considerando a camada equivalente e a massa equivalente de solo. Os diferentes usos da terra influenciam os COT e os EC, os quais são maiores na condição de FN. Os valores de COT foram, respectivamente, 33,9; 27,1; 26,0 e 23,2 g kg-1 para FN, PP, CP e LP, na média da camada de 0-40 cm, enquanto os EC até a profundidade de 40 cm foram, respectivamente, 121,5; 113,8; 112,4 e 100,6 Mg ha-1 com base na camada equivalente de solo e 121,5; 102,2; 99,1 e 89,8 Mg ha-1 após correção pela massa equivalente de solo. A adequada gestão de uso do solo, a recuperação de matas e a florestação das terras são passos importantes para permitir o sequestro de carbono no solo.

The study of soil carbon changes caused by the land use alteration allows adopting measures to reduce the risk of future negative impacts. This study aimed to quantify and compare the contents (TOC) and stocks (SOC) of total organic carbon for different types of land use in the southern Plateau of Santa Catarina. The areas selected were natural forest (NF), planted pine (PP), natural rangeland (NR), and crops in succession with pasture (CSP). Soil samples were collected at depths of 0-5, 5-10, 10-20, and 20-40 cm, where the TOC were determined and the SOC were calculated by two methods, one considering the equivalent soil layer and the other the equivalent soil mass. The different types of land use influence the TOC and SOC, which are higher in the NF. The TOC values were, respectively 33.9; 27.1; 26.0, and 23.2 g kg-1 for NF, PP, NR and CSP, in the soil layer average of 0-40 cm. The EC values up to the depth of 40 cm were respectively 121.5; 113.8; 112.4, and 100.6 Mg ha-1, based on the equivalent soil layer, and 121.5; 102.2; 99.1 and 89.8 Mg ha-1 after correction for the equivalent soil mass. Proper management of land use, recovery of forests and afforestation of lands are important steps to allow carbon sequestration in the soil.

Teores e estoques de carbono orgânico do solo em diferentes usos da terra no Planalto Sul de Santa Catarina / Contents and stocks of soil organic carbon in different types of land use in the Southern Plateau of Santa Catarina (Brazil)

O estudo das modificações do carbono do solo provocadas pela mudança de uso da terra possibilita adotar medidas que reduzam os riscos de futuros impactos negativos. O objetivo da pesquisa foi quantificar e comparar os teores (COT) e os estoques (EC) de carbono orgânico total do solo em diferentes usos da terra na região do Planalto Sul de Santa Catarina. Foram selecionadas áreas sob floresta natural (FN), plantio de pinus (PP), campo natural pastejado (CP) e sucessão de lavoura e pastagem (LP). Amostras de solo foram coletadas nas camadas de 0-5, 5-10, 10-20 e 20-40 cm, onde foram determinados os teores e calculados os estoques de carbono orgânico total por dois métodos, considerando a camada equivalente e a massa equivalente de solo. Os diferentes usos da terra influenciam os COT e os EC, os quais são maiores na condição de FN. Os valores de COT foram, respectivamente, 33,9; 27,1; 26,0 e 23,2 g kg-1 para FN, PP, CP e LP, na média da camada de 0-40 cm, enquanto os EC até a profundidade de 40 cm foram, respectivamente, 121,5; 113,8; 112,4 e 100,6 Mg ha-1 com base na camada equivalente de solo e 121,5; 102,2; 99,1 e 89,8 Mg ha-1 após correção pela massa equivalente de solo. A adequada gestão de uso do solo, a recuperação de matas e a florestação das terras são passos importantes para permitir o sequestro de carbono no solo.(AU)

The study of soil carbon changes caused by the land use alteration allows adopting measures to reduce the risk of future negative impacts. This study aimed to quantify and compare the contents (TOC) and stocks (SOC) of total organic carbon for different types of land use in the southern Plateau of Santa Catarina. The areas selected were natural forest (NF), planted pine (PP), natural rangeland (NR), and crops in succession with pasture (CSP). Soil samples were collected at depths of 0-5, 5-10, 10-20, and 20-40 cm, where the TOC were determined and the SOC were calculated by two methods, one considering the equivalent soil layer and the other the equivalent soil mass. The different types of land use influence the TOC and SOC, which are higher in the NF. The TOC values were, respectively 33.9; 27.1; 26.0, and 23.2 g kg-1 for NF, PP, NR and CSP, in the soil layer average of 0-40 cm. The EC values up to the depth of 40 cm were respectively 121.5; 113.8; 112.4, and 100.6 Mg ha-1, based on the equivalent soil layer, and 121.5; 102.2; 99.1 and 89.8 Mg ha-1 after correction for the equivalent soil mass. Proper management of land use, recovery of forests and afforestation of lands are important steps to allow carbon sequestration in the soil.(AU)

Simulation of soil organic carbon changes in Vertisols under conservation tillage using the RothC model

The purpose of this study was to determine the measured and simulated rates of soil organic carbon (SOC) change in Vertisols in short-term experiments when the tillage system is changed from traditional tillage (TT) to conservation tillage (CT). The study was conducted in plots in four locations in the state of Michoacán and two locations in the state of Guanajuato. In the SOC change simulation, the RothC-26.3 carbon model was evaluated with different C inputs to the soil (ET1-ET5). ET was the measured shoot biomass (SB) plus estimated rhizodeposition (RI). RI was tested at values of 10, 15, 18, 36 and 50 % total biomass (TB). The SOC changes were simulated with the best trial where ET3 = SB + (0.18*TB). Values for model efficiency and the coefficient of correlation were in the ranges of 0.56 to 0.75 and 0.79 to 0.92, respectively. The average rate of SOC change, measured and simulated, in the study period was 3.0 and 1.9 Mg ha-1 yr-1, respectively; later, in a simulation period of 45 years, SOC change was 1.2 ± 0.8. In particular, without making adjustments in the RothC parameters and with information on measured plant residue C inputs to the soil, it was possible to simulate changes in SOC with RothC and estimate trends over a period of more than 45 years.

Simulation of soil organic carbon changes in Vertisols under conservation tillage using the RothC model

The purpose of this study was to determine the measured and simulated rates of soil organic carbon (SOC) change in Vertisols in short-term experiments when the tillage system is changed from traditional tillage (TT) to conservation tillage (CT). The study was conducted in plots in four locations in the state of Michoacán and two locations in the state of Guanajuato. In the SOC change simulation, the RothC-26.3 carbon model was evaluated with different C inputs to the soil (ET1-ET5). ET was the measured shoot biomass (SB) plus estimated rhizodeposition (RI). RI was tested at values of 10, 15, 18, 36 and 50 % total biomass (TB). The SOC changes were simulated with the best trial where ET3 = SB + (0.18*TB). Values for model efficiency and the coefficient of correlation were in the ranges of 0.56 to 0.75 and 0.79 to 0.92, respectively. The average rate of SOC change, measured and simulated, in the study period was 3.0 and 1.9 Mg ha-1 yr-1, respectively; later, in a simulation period of 45 years, SOC change was 1.2 ± 0.8. In particular, without making adjustments in the RothC parameters and with information on measured plant residue C inputs to the soil, it was possible to simulate changes in SOC with RothC and estimate trends over a period of more than 45 years.(AU)

Chemical and physical fractions of soil organic matter under various management regimes in Roraima, Brazil / Frações químicas e físicas da matéria orgânica do solo sob diferentes sistemas de uso em Roraima

The crop-livestock integration (CLI) and crop-livestock-forest integration (CLFI) management systems, have been shown to be viable approaches for increasing carbon sequestration in soils, resulting in the improvement of physical and chemical soil attributes. The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical attributes and organic matter in soils under Natural Forest (NF) converted to different uses and managed differently: rotational pasture area (PAST), crop-livestock integration (CLI), and crop-livestock-forest integration (CLIF). The research was conducted at the São Paulo farm, in Iracema, located in the south-central region of the state of Roraima, Brazil. The studied soil type was classified as Ultisol. Soil samples were taken by opening ditches and examining layers at 0.1-m depth intervals from surface to 0.60-m depth. Total organic carbon (TOC), chemical and granulometric fractionation of soil organic matter (SOM), oxidizable fractions, and light organic matter in water were analyzed. Our results showed low levels of the analyzed chemical elements, a characteristic of a soil with low natural fertility. This matches conditions inherent in source material, weathered by high rainfall, a warm and humid climate, and flat topographic relief. In the 0-0.1 m layer, the PAST and CLI systems had the highest TOC contents relative to the other systems studied. At other depths, there were no statistical differences among TOC levels. The highest concentration of C in the particulate fraction (POC) wasnoted in the surface layer in all management systems. The pasture system had the highest concentrationPOC in the top 0.10 m. Our results also showed that the upper 0.10 m of soil in NF contained the lowest content of organic carbon associated with mineral (MOC) relative to the managed agrosystems. In addition, humin provided the largest contribution to SOM in all evaluated management systems. The crop-livestock integration (CLI) and crop-livestock integration...

Os sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária (ILP) e lavoura-pecuária floresta (ILPF) surgiram como forte alternativa para incorporação de carbono e consequentemente melhoria nos atributos físicos e químicas do solo. Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar os atributos químicos e matéria orgânica em solos sob Floresta Natural (FN) convertidos em diferentes sistemas de uso e manejo: pastagem (PAST), Integração lavoura-pecuária (ILP) e Integração lavoura-pecuária floresta (ILPF). O estudo foi realizado na fazenda São Paulo, em Iracema, localizada na região centro-sul do estado de Roraima. O solo estudado foi classificado em Argissolo Amarelo Distrófico. As amostras foram retiradas mediante a abertura de trincheiras nas camadas de 0-0,10, 0,10-0,20, 0,20-0,40 e 0,40-0,60 m de profundidade. Foram analisados o carbono orgânico total (COT), fracionamento químico e granulométrico da MOS, as frações oxidáveis e a matéria orgânica leve em água. Os resultados mostraram baixos teores dos elementos químicos analisados, o que caracteriza solos com baixa fertilidade natural, que condiz com as condições do material de origem, elevadas precipitações e temperatura regional, bem como ao relevo local plano. Na camada de 0-0,1 m os sistemas PAST e ILP apresentaram os maiores teores de COT quando comparados aos outros sistemas estudados, nas demais profundidades não se verificou diferenças estatísticas entre os teores de COT. A maior quantidade de C na fração particulada (COp) foi verificada na camada superficial em todos os sistemas de manejo avaliados. A área de pastagem foi o sistema com a maior contribuição do COp na profundidade de 0-0,10 m. Com relação aos teores do carbonoassociado aos minerais (COam), os resultados demostraram que na profundidade de 0-0,10 m, área de FN apresentou os menores teores quando comparados aos outros sistemas. Em relação às substâncias húmicas houve uma maior contribuição da Humina em todos os sistemas avaliados.

Chemical and physical fractions of soil organic matter under various management regimes in Roraima, Brazil / Frações químicas e físicas da matéria orgânica do solo sob diferentes sistemas de uso em Roraima

The crop-livestock integration (CLI) and crop-livestock-forest integration (CLFI) management systems, have been shown to be viable approaches for increasing carbon sequestration in soils, resulting in the improvement of physical and chemical soil attributes. The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical attributes and organic matter in soils under Natural Forest (NF) converted to different uses and managed differently: rotational pasture area (PAST), crop-livestock integration (CLI), and crop-livestock-forest integration (CLIF). The research was conducted at the São Paulo farm, in Iracema, located in the south-central region of the state of Roraima, Brazil. The studied soil type was classified as Ultisol. Soil samples were taken by opening ditches and examining layers at 0.1-m depth intervals from surface to 0.60-m depth. Total organic carbon (TOC), chemical and granulometric fractionation of soil organic matter (SOM), oxidizable fractions, and light organic matter in water were analyzed. Our results showed low levels of the analyzed chemical elements, a characteristic of a soil with low natural fertility. This matches conditions inherent in source material, weathered by high rainfall, a warm and humid climate, and flat topographic relief. In the 0-0.1 m layer, the PAST and CLI systems had the highest TOC contents relative to the other systems studied. At other depths, there were no statistical differences among TOC levels. The highest concentration of C in the particulate fraction (POC) wasnoted in the surface layer in all management systems. The pasture system had the highest concentrationPOC in the top 0.10 m. Our results also showed that the upper 0.10 m of soil in NF contained the lowest content of organic carbon associated with mineral (MOC) relative to the managed agrosystems. In addition, humin provided the largest contribution to SOM in all evaluated management systems. The crop-livestock integration (CLI) and crop-livestock integration...(AU)

Os sistemas de integração lavoura-pecuária (ILP) e lavoura-pecuária floresta (ILPF) surgiram como forte alternativa para incorporação de carbono e consequentemente melhoria nos atributos físicos e químicas do solo. Objetivou-se com o presente trabalho avaliar os atributos químicos e matéria orgânica em solos sob Floresta Natural (FN) convertidos em diferentes sistemas de uso e manejo: pastagem (PAST), Integração lavoura-pecuária (ILP) e Integração lavoura-pecuária floresta (ILPF). O estudo foi realizado na fazenda São Paulo, em Iracema, localizada na região centro-sul do estado de Roraima. O solo estudado foi classificado em Argissolo Amarelo Distrófico. As amostras foram retiradas mediante a abertura de trincheiras nas camadas de 0-0,10, 0,10-0,20, 0,20-0,40 e 0,40-0,60 m de profundidade. Foram analisados o carbono orgânico total (COT), fracionamento químico e granulométrico da MOS, as frações oxidáveis e a matéria orgânica leve em água. Os resultados mostraram baixos teores dos elementos químicos analisados, o que caracteriza solos com baixa fertilidade natural, que condiz com as condições do material de origem, elevadas precipitações e temperatura regional, bem como ao relevo local plano. Na camada de 0-0,1 m os sistemas PAST e ILP apresentaram os maiores teores de COT quando comparados aos outros sistemas estudados, nas demais profundidades não se verificou diferenças estatísticas entre os teores de COT. A maior quantidade de C na fração particulada (COp) foi verificada na camada superficial em todos os sistemas de manejo avaliados. A área de pastagem foi o sistema com a maior contribuição do COp na profundidade de 0-0,10 m. Com relação aos teores do carbonoassociado aos minerais (COam), os resultados demostraram que na profundidade de 0-0,10 m, área de FN apresentou os menores teores quando comparados aos outros sistemas. Em relação às substâncias húmicas houve uma maior contribuição da Humina em todos os sistemas avaliados.(AU)

Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gases emissions in soil under sewage sludge residual effects

The large volume of sewage sludge (SS) generated with high carbon (C) and nutrient content suggests that its agricultural use may represent an important alternative to soil carbon sequestration and provides a potential substitute for synthetic fertilizers. However, emissions of CH4 and N2O could neutralize benefits with increases in soil C or saving fertilizer production because these gases have a Global Warming Potential (GWP) 25 and 298 times greater than CO2, respectively. Thus, this study aimed to determine C and N content as well as greenhouse gases (GHG) fluxes from soils historically amended with SS. Sewage sludge was applied between 2001 and 2007, and maize (Zea mays L.) was sowed in every year between 2001 and 2009. We evaluated three treatments: Control (mineral fertilizer), 1SS (recommended rate) and 2SS (double rate). Carbon stocks (0-40 cm) were 58.8, 72.5 and 83.1 Mg ha1in the Control, 1SS and 2SS, respectively, whereas N stocks after two years without SS treatment were 4.8, 5.8, and 6.8 Mg ha1, respectively. Soil CO2 flux was highly responsive to soil temperature in SS treatments, and soil water content greatly impacted gas flux in the Control. Soil N2O flux increased under the residual effects of SS, but in 1SS, the flux was similar to that found in moist tropical forests. Soil remained as a CH4sink. Large stores of carbon following historical SS application indicate that its use could be used as a method for carbon sequestration, even under tropical conditions.

Carbon sequestration and greenhouse gases emissions in soil under sewage sludge residual effects

The large volume of sewage sludge (SS) generated with high carbon (C) and nutrient content suggests that its agricultural use may represent an important alternative to soil carbon sequestration and provides a potential substitute for synthetic fertilizers. However, emissions of CH4 and N2O could neutralize benefits with increases in soil C or saving fertilizer production because these gases have a Global Warming Potential (GWP) 25 and 298 times greater than CO2, respectively. Thus, this study aimed to determine C and N content as well as greenhouse gases (GHG) fluxes from soils historically amended with SS. Sewage sludge was applied between 2001 and 2007, and maize (Zea mays L.) was sowed in every year between 2001 and 2009. We evaluated three treatments: Control (mineral fertilizer), 1SS (recommended rate) and 2SS (double rate). Carbon stocks (0-40 cm) were 58.8, 72.5 and 83.1 Mg ha1in the Control, 1SS and 2SS, respectively, whereas N stocks after two years without SS treatment were 4.8, 5.8, and 6.8 Mg ha1, respectively. Soil CO2 flux was highly responsive to soil temperature in SS treatments, and soil water content greatly impacted gas flux in the Control. Soil N2O flux increased under the residual effects of SS, but in 1SS, the flux was similar to that found in moist tropical forests. Soil remained as a CH4sink. Large stores of carbon following historical SS application indicate that its use could be used as a method for carbon sequestration, even under tropical conditions.(AU)

INTENSIFICAÇÃO DA PRODUÇÃO PECUÁRIA E SEU IMPACTO NO BALANÇO DOS GASES DE EFEITO ESTUFA: UM ESTUDO DE CASO NO BIOMA PAMPA

Os desafios do setor produtivo frente às mudanças climáticas geram forte pressão na busca de conhecimento sobre os sistemas de produção pecuária para gerar alternativas minimizadoras de impacto ambiental. Neste contexto, objetivou-se avaliar o efeito de diferentes perfis de produção no balanço de Gases do Efeito Estufa (GEE) de 135 propriedades rurais inseridas no bioma Pampa. A base de dados pertencente a empresa Serviço de Inteligência em Agronegócio (SIA), foi utilizada no intuito de estimar as emissões e remoções de metano (CH4), óxido nitroso (N2O) e dióxido de carbono (CO2) em nível de sistema, excetuando-se a compra e a comercialização dos produtos. O balanço de GEE baseou-se na metodologia do Painel Intergovernamental sobre Mudanças Climáticas (IPCC) utilizando fatores do IPCC e de artigos publicados. A análise de cluster baseada nas características produtivas das propriedades identificou cinco grupos de propriedades rurais conforme o resultado do balanço de gases. O cenário de maior emissão de GEE refere-se ao Grupo V (2.5 t CO2-eq./ha/ano) caracterizado por propriedades que reduziram em 23% a porcentagem de campo nativo, substituindo- o por arranjo forrageiro mais diversificado (i.g. pastagem natural melhorada, pastagem cultivada e lavoura), o que leva a maiores cargas animais no sistema (91.9 kg de PM/ha). Diferentemente, propriedades que mitigam GEE refere-se ao cluster I (-1.0 t CO2-eq./ha/ano) com arranjo pastoril caracterizado por maiores porcentagens de áreas de SIPA (38%) e produção agrícola (23%). O rebanho da propriedade foi a variável de maior influência nos resultados de emissão de GEE total do sistema (cerca de 70%), seguido dos dejetos animais (12%), das emissões provindas da pastagem (9.6%) e da lavoura (4%) e os custos operacionais (3.8%). Deste modo, confirma-se a hipótese de que a intensificação da pecuária de corte nos sistemas produtivos do bioma Pampa através do redesign dos sistemas produtivos alterou o balanço de Gases responsáveis pelo Efeito Estufa (GEE). O cluster I (-1 t de CO2-eq./ha/ano) foi mais eficiente em mitigar os efeitos da produção agropecuária na emissão de gases responsáveis pelo efeito estufa, sendo 61.5% superior aos demais. Nestes sistemas, as emissões líquidas foram totalmente compensadas pelo sequestro de carbono do solo devido ao arranjo do sistema.

The challenges of the productive sector facing climate change generate strong pressure in the search for knowledge concern livestock production systems to generate alternatives that minimize environmental impact. In this context, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different production profiles on the greenhouse gas (GHG) balance of 135 farms in the Pampa biome in southern Brazil. The database belonging to the Agribusiness Intelligence Service (AIS) was used to estimate the emissions and removals of methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O) and carbon dioxide (CO2) at the system level, except purchase and commercialization of products. The GHG balance was based on the methodology proposed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and peer reviewed research on this theme. The cluster analysis based on the productive characteristics of the properties identified five groups according to the result of the carbono balance. The scenario with the highest GHG emissions refers to cluster V (2.5 t CO2-eq./ha/year) characterized by properties that reduced by 23% the percentage of native grassland with a more diversified forage arrangement (ig natural pasture improved, cultivated pasture and crops), and also presented higher animal stocking rate in the system (91.9 kg of PM / ha. Differently, properties that mitigate GHG refer to cluster I (-1.0 t CO2-eq./ha/ano) with pastoral arrangement characterized by higher percentages of SIPA areas (38%) and agricultural production (23%). The herd of the property was the variable with the greatest influence on the system's total GHG emission results (around 70%), followed by animal wastes (12%), emissions from pasture (9.6%) and crops (4%) and operating costs (3.8%), thus confirming the hypothesis that the intensification of beef cattle in systems production of the Pampa biome through the redesign of production systems changed the balance GHG. Cluster I (-1 t CO2- eq./ha/year) was more efficient in mitigating negative effects of agricultural production being 61.5% higher than the others. In these systems, net emissions were fully offset by the carbon sequestration of the soil due to the system's arrangement.

SISTEMAS SILVIPASTORIS COM LEGUMINOSAS ARBÓREAS E Brachiaria decumbens STAPF: BIOMASSA ARBÓREA, DECOMPOSIÇÃO DE FOLHAS E FERTILIDADE DO SOLO

Sistemas silvipastoris integrando leguminosas arbóreas podem beneficiar a sustentabilidade do ecossistema, promovendo serviços ambientais. Neste sentido, objetivou-se avaliar o potencial produtivo e composição química de leguminosas arbóreas, comparar três metodologias de decomposição de folhas senescentes de leguminosas, analisar a decomposição no solo de folhas senescentes de Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud. (Gliricídia), Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. (Sabiá) e Braquiaria decumbens Stapf. (Braquiária), e avaliar a fertilidade do solo em sistemas silvipastoris. As parcelas experimentais consistiram dos consórcios Braquiária + Gliricídia, Braquiária + Sabiá e Braquiária em monocultivo. O delineamento experimental foi casualizado em blocos, com três repetições, em parcelas sob lotação contínua e taxa de lotação variável. Quatro amostragens foram realizadas entre outubro/16abril/18 (intervalos de 6 meses), para avaliação de variáveis dendrométricas, biomassa total (BT) das leguminosas [folhas até 1,5 m de altura (F15) e totais (FT), e ramos finos (RF, <12,9 cm de circunferência), intermediários (RI, 1320 cm) e grossos (RG, >20 cm)]; análise química de folhas de leguminosas e Braquiária [matéria seca (MS), matéria orgânica (MO), nitrogênio (N), fibra em detergente ácido (FDA), lignina e nitrogênio insolúvel em detergente ácido (NIDA)], e nas leguminosas a relação carbono:nitrogênio (C:N), abundância natural do 15N (15N), 13C (13C) e nitrogênio derivado da atmosfera (Ndda). Na comparação dos processos de decomposição de folhas, três incubações foram realizadas: no solo (0, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 e 256 dias) com sacos de náilon e tecido não tecido (TNT); e no rúmen (0, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 e 144 horas) com sacos de TNT. Foram desenvolvidos modelos de estimação de parâmetros para posterior análises considerando a porcentagem do tempo total de incubação. No solo (sacos de náilon) foram comparados os processos de decomposição das leguminosas e Braquiária. Foram determinadas, no solo, as propriedades físicas, químicas [pH, fósforo (P), potássio (K+), cálcio (Ca+2), magnésio (Mg+2), sódio (Na+), alumínio trocável (Al+3) e acidez potencial (H++Al+3), estimando a soma de bases trocáveis (SB), capacidade de troca de cátions (CTC) efetiva e potencial, saturação por bases (V) e saturação por Al+3 (m)], e biológicas [fração leve da matéria orgânica (FLMO), respiração basal (RBS) e abundância natural (13C) do CO2 respirado]. Os dados foram analisados utilizando o SAS University. As variáveis diâmetro da base (6,0 e 7,6 cm), comprimento do fuste (5,5 e 7,5 cm), altura de Lorey (5,9 e 7,2 cm), volume da árvore (0,2 e 0,3 m3), RI (7,5 e 13,9 Mg MS·ha-1), FT (1,8 e 3,0 Mg MS·ha-1), MS (252 e 427 g·kg MN-1), lignina (145 e 233 g·kg MS-1) e NIDA (168 e 272 g·kg N-1) sofreram efeito da espécie com médias superiores para Sabiá (P<0,05). A Gliricídia apresentou maior PB (250 e 187 g·kg MS-1), 13C (-34 e -35) e Ndda (65 e 47%). As taxas de decomposição (k) do N da Sabiá e lignina, C:N e lignina:N da Gliricídia foram superiores (P<0,05) no solo, independente do tecido utilizado. Na avaliação do processo de decomposição no solo, a k foi superior (P<0,05) para Braquiária na MS, C e C:N, Gliricídia e Braquiária na matéria orgânica (MO) e Gliricídia no N. No solo, o pH (5,3; 5,2; 5,1), P (11,3; 7,2; 3,6 mg·dm-3), Mg+2 (2,6; 1,1; 1,5 cmolc·dm-3), K+ (0,23; 0,17; 0,12 cmolc·dm-3), SB (5,3; 4,6; 4,6 cmolc·dm-3) e CTCefetiva (5,8; 5,1; 5,0 cmolc·dm-3) sofreram redução (P<0,05), enquanto H ++Al+3 (4,97; 9,6 e 9,8 cmolc·dm-3) sofreu elevação (P<0,05), respectivamente aos anos 2013, 2017 e 2018. A RBS sofreu redução (0,21 e 0,14 mg CO2·kg solo-1·h-1) em relação à profundidade 0-20 e 20-40 cm, respectivamente. A Sabiá demonstrou continuidade no crescimento e potencial para incorporar nutriente sao solo. A Gliricídia disponibiliza material forrageiro e tem maior potencial de FBN. A dinâmica da decomposição de folhas senescentes de Gliricídia e Sabiá no solo pode ser avaliada por meio de sacos de náilon ou TNT. A Gliricídia possui maior taxa de decomposição de folhas, com potencial de rápida liberação de nutrientes ao solo; enquanto na Sabiá evidencia liberação mais lenta de nutrientes ao solo, porém, com potencial de formar uma MO mais estável. A taxa de decomposição da Braquiária é limitada pelo baixo teor de N das folhas, alta relação C:N e imobilização de N durante o processo. Sistemas silvipastoris em consórcio com Braquiária, sem adubação de manutenção, mantêm uniformidade nas propriedades físicas do solo, embora ocorra redução na fertilidade. Ambos os sistemas contribuem com o sequestro de C.

Forestry systems integrating tree legumes can benefit the sustainability of the ecosystem, promoting environmental services. In this sense, the objectives were evaluate the productive and chemical potential of tree legumes, compare three methodologies for decomposing senescent legume leaves, analyze the decomposition in the soil of senescent leaves of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud. (Gliricidia), Mimosa caesalpiniifolia Benth. (Sabiá) and Braquiaria decumbens Stapf. (Signalgrass), and evaluate soil fertility in silvopastoral systems. The experimental plots consisted of the consortia Signalgrass + Gliricidia, Signalgrass + Sabiá and Signalgrass in monoculture. The experimental design was randomized in blocks, with three replications, in plots maintained under continuous stocking and variable stocking rate. Four samplings were carried out between October/16 April/18 (6-month intervals), to evaluate dendrometric variables, total biomass (BT) of legumes [leaves up to 1.5 m high (L15) and total (LT), and thin branches (Tnb, <12.9 cm in circumference), intermediate (Ib, 1320 cm) and thick (Tcb, >20 cm)]; chemistry of legume and Signalgrass leaves [dry matter (DM), organic matter (OM), nitrogen (N), acid detergent fiber (ADF), lignin and nitrogen insoluble in acid detergent (ADIN)] and in legumes, carbon:nitrogen ratio (C:N), natural abundance of 15N ( 15N), 13C ( 13C) and nitrogen derived from the atmosphere (Ndfa). In the comparison of leaf decomposition processes, three incubations were performed, being in the soil (0, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 and 256 days) with nylon and non-woven bags (NWB) and in the rumen (0, 6, 12, 24, 48, 96 and 144 hours) with NWB Parameter estimation models were developed for further analysis considering the incubation total time percentage. In the soil (nylon bags), the decomposition processes of legumes and Signalgrass were compared. In the soil, the physical and chemical properties [pH, phosphorus (P), potassium (K+ ), calcium (Ca+2), magnesium (Mg+2), sodium (Na+ ), exchangeable aluminum (Al+3) and potential acidity (H++Al+3), estimating the exchangeable bases sum (EBS), effective and potential cation exchange capacity (CEC), base saturation (V) and Al+3 saturation (m)], and biological [organic matter light fraction (MOLF), basal respiration (SBR) and natural abundance ( 13C) of the breathed CO2]. Soil chemical analyzes in 2013 were also considered. Data were analyzed using SAS University. The variables base diameter (6.0 and 7.6 cm), stem length (5.5 and 7.5 cm), Lorey height (5.9 and 7.2 cm), tree volume (0, 2 and 0.3 m3), Ib (7.5 and 13.9 Mg DM·ha-1), TL (1.8 and 3.0 Mg MS·ha-1), DM (252 and 427 g·kg-1 as a fed), lignin (145 and 233 g·kg DM-1), ADIN (168 and 272 g·kg N-1) suffered species effect with higher averages in Sabiá (P<0.05). While, Gliricidia was superior in CP (250 and 187 g·kg DM-1), 13C (-34 and -35 ) and Ndfa (65 and 47%). Decomposition rate (k) of N from Sabiá and lignin, C:N and lignin:N from Gliricídia were higher (P<0.05) in the soil, regardless of textile used. In assessing the decomposition process in the soil, k was superior (P<0.05) for Signalgrass in DN, C and C:N ratio, for Gliricidia and Signalgrass in organic matter (OM) and for Gliricidia in N. In the soil, pH ( 5.3; 5.2; 5.1), P (11.3; 7.2; 3.6 mg·dm-3), Mg+2 (2.6; 1.1; 1.5 cmolc·dm-3), K+ (0.23; 0.17; 0.12 cmolc·dm3), EBS (5.3; 4.6; 4.6 cmolc·dm-3) and CECeffective (5.8; 5.1; 5.0 cmolc·dm-3) suffered a reduction (P<0.05), while H++Al+3 (4.97; 9.6; 9.8 cmolc·dm-3) suffered elevation (P<0.05), respectively for the years 2013, 2017 and 2018. Soil basal respiration suffered reduction (0.210.14 mg CO2·kg soil-1·h-1) in relation to the depth 0-20 and 20-40 cm, respectively. Sabiá demonstrated continued growth and potential to incorporate nutrients into the soil. Gliricídia provides forage material and has greater potential for NBF. Dynamics of senescent leaves decay of Gliricídia and Sabiá in the soil can be evaluated by means of nylon or TNT bags. Gliricidia has a higher rate of leaf decomposition, with the potential for rapid release of nutrients to the soil; while Sabiá shows slower release of nutrients, however, with the potential to form a more stable OM. Decomposition rate of Signalgrass is limited by the low N content of leaves, providing a high C:N ratio and immobilization of N during the process. Silviculture systems intercropped with Signalgrass, without maintenance fertilization, maintain uniformity in the physical properties of the soil, although there is a reduction in fertility. Both systems contribute to the sequestration of C.

Carbon sequestration in clay and silt fractions of Brazilian soils under conventional and no-tillage systems

The capacity of soils to sequestrate carbon (C) is mainly related to the formation of organo-mineral complexes. In this study, we investigated the influence of soil management systems on the C retention capacity of soil with an emphasis on the silt and clay fractions of two subtropical soils with different mineralogy and climate. Samples from a Humic Hapludox and a Rhodic Hapludox, clayey soils cultivated for approximately 30 years under no-tillage (NT) and conventional tillage (CT) were collected from six layers distributed within 100-cm soil depth from each site and from an adjacent native forest. After the removal of particulate organic matter (POM), the suspension ( 53 µm) was sonicated, the silt and clay fractions were separated in accordance with Stokes' law and the carbon content of whole soil and physical fractions was determined. In the Humic Hapludox, the clay and silt fractions under NT showed a higher maximum C retention (72 and 52 g kg-1, respectively) in comparison to those under CT (54 and 38 g kg-1, respectively). Moreover, the C concentration increase in both fractions under NT occurred mainly in the topsoil (up to 5 cm). The C retention in physical fractions of Rhodic Hapludox varied from 25 to 32 g kg-1, and no difference was observed whether under an NT or a CT management system. The predominance of goethite and gibbsite in the Humic Hapludox, as well as its exposure to a colder climate, may have contributed to its greater C retention capacity. In addition to the organo-mineral interaction, a mechanism of organic matter self-assemblage, enhanced by longer periods of soil non-disturbance, seems to have contributed to the carbon stabilization in both soils.

Carbon sequestration in clay and silt fractions of Brazilian soils under conventional and no-tillage systems

The capacity of soils to sequestrate carbon (C) is mainly related to the formation of organo-mineral complexes. In this study, we investigated the influence of soil management systems on the C retention capacity of soil with an emphasis on the silt and clay fractions of two subtropical soils with different mineralogy and climate. Samples from a Humic Hapludox and a Rhodic Hapludox, clayey soils cultivated for approximately 30 years under no-tillage (NT) and conventional tillage (CT) were collected from six layers distributed within 100-cm soil depth from each site and from an adjacent native forest. After the removal of particulate organic matter (POM), the suspension ( 53 µm) was sonicated, the silt and clay fractions were separated in accordance with Stokes' law and the carbon content of whole soil and physical fractions was determined. In the Humic Hapludox, the clay and silt fractions under NT showed a higher maximum C retention (72 and 52 g kg-1, respectively) in comparison to those under CT (54 and 38 g kg-1, respectively). Moreover, the C concentration increase in both fractions under NT occurred mainly in the topsoil (up to 5 cm). The C retention in physical fractions of Rhodic Hapludox varied from 25 to 32 g kg-1, and no difference was observed whether under an NT or a CT management system. The predominance of goethite and gibbsite in the Humic Hapludox, as well as its exposure to a colder climate, may have contributed to its greater C retention capacity. In addition to the organo-mineral interaction, a mechanism of organic matter self-assemblage, enhanced by longer periods of soil non-disturbance, seems to have contributed to the carbon stabilization in both soils.(AU)

A incorporação de calcário em sistema plantio direto consolidado reduz o estoque de carbono em macroagregados do solo / The incorporation of limestone in consolidated no-tillage system reduces carbon stock in soil macroaggregates

Estoques de carbono em macroagregados do solo possuem relação com a taxa de sequestro de C no solo em sistema plantio direto. Objetivou-se avaliar os estoques de carbono em macroagregados (12,5-19,0mm) em função do revolvimento ocasional e/ou da calagem de um Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico típico textura muito argilosa, sob sistema plantio direto há 17 anos em Pato Branco, sudoeste do Paraná. A partir de outubro de 2009, foi avaliado um experimento em parcelas sub-subdivididas, tendo como parcelas, épocas de amostragens após 6, 12 e 20 meses do revolvimento do solo e/ou calagem; nas subparcelas, manejos de solo, sem e com revolvimento do solo com uma aração e uma gradagem; e, nas sub-subparcelas, níveis de calagem, sem e com calcário para elevar o índice de saturação por bases para 70%. Dos 6 aos 12 meses, a aplicação de calcário em superfície ou incorporado aumentou os estoques de C dos macroagregados na camada de 0,10-0,20m. Após 20 meses, a incorporação de calcário em solo reduziu os estoques de C dos macroagregados somente na camada de 0-0,10m. Assim, a calagem na superfície é fundamental para a manutenção e aumento dos estoques de C em macroagregados de solo sob sistema plantio direto, mantendo-o consolidado.

Carbon stocks in soil macroaggregates are related to the rate of soil C sequestration in no-tillage system. This study aimed to evaluate carbon stocks in macroaggregates (12.5 to 19.0mm) as a function of the occasional tillage and/or liming of a Hapludox loamy clayey under no-tillage for 17 years in Pato Branco, Paraná southwest, Brazil. Starting from October 2009, it was evaluated an experiment with split-split plots, with plots as sampling dates after 6, 12 and 20 months of the occasional tillage and/or liming; the subplots as soil management, with and without occasional soil tillage with plowing and disking; and as sub-subplots, liming levels, with and without limestone to raise the base saturation index to 70%. From 6 to 12 months, the limestone application on surface or incorporated increased C stocks of macroaggregates in the 0.10-0.20m layer. After 20 months, the incorporation of limestone in soil reduced C stocks in macroaggregates only in the 0-0.10m layer. Thus, the surface liming is essential for the maintenance and enhancement of C stocks in macroaggregates of no-tillage system, keeping it consolidated.

A incorporação de calcário em sistema plantio direto consolidado reduz o estoque de carbono em macroagregados do solo / The incorporation of limestone in consolidated no-tillage system reduces carbon stock in soil macroaggregates

Estoques de carbono em macroagregados do solo possuem relação com a taxa de sequestro de C no solo em sistema plantio direto. Objetivou-se avaliar os estoques de carbono em macroagregados (12,5-19,0mm) em função do revolvimento ocasional e/ou da calagem de um Latossolo Vermelho Distroférrico típico textura muito argilosa, sob sistema plantio direto há 17 anos em Pato Branco, sudoeste do Paraná. A partir de outubro de 2009, foi avaliado um experimento em parcelas sub-subdivididas, tendo como parcelas, épocas de amostragens após 6, 12 e 20 meses do revolvimento do solo e/ou calagem; nas subparcelas, manejos de solo, sem e com revolvimento do solo com uma aração e uma gradagem; e, nas sub-subparcelas, níveis de calagem, sem e com calcário para elevar o índice de saturação por bases para 70%. Dos 6 aos 12 meses, a aplicação de calcário em superfície ou incorporado aumentou os estoques de C dos macroagregados na camada de 0,10-0,20m. Após 20 meses, a incorporação de calcário em solo reduziu os estoques de C dos macroagregados somente na camada de 0-0,10m. Assim, a calagem na superfície é fundamental para a manutenção e aumento dos estoques de C em macroagregados de solo sob sistema plantio direto, mantendo-o consolidado.(AU)

Carbon stocks in soil macroaggregates are related to the rate of soil C sequestration in no-tillage system. This study aimed to evaluate carbon stocks in macroaggregates (12.5 to 19.0mm) as a function of the occasional tillage and/or liming of a Hapludox loamy clayey under no-tillage for 17 years in Pato Branco, Paraná southwest, Brazil. Starting from October 2009, it was evaluated an experiment with split-split plots, with plots as sampling dates after 6, 12 and 20 months of the occasional tillage and/or liming; the subplots as soil management, with and without occasional soil tillage with plowing and disking; and as sub-subplots, liming levels, with and without limestone to raise the base saturation index to 70%. From 6 to 12 months, the limestone application on surface or incorporated increased C stocks of macroaggregates in the 0.10-0.20m layer. After 20 months, the incorporation of limestone in soil reduced C stocks in macroaggregates only in the 0-0.10m layer. Thus, the surface liming is essential for the maintenance and enhancement of C stocks in macroaggregates of no-tillage system, keeping it consolidated.(AU)

Decomposition of sugar cane crop residues under different nitrogen rates / Decomposição de resíduos culturais de cana-de-açúcar submetidos a diferentes doses de nitrogênio

The deposition of organic residues through mechanical harvesting of cane sugar is a growing practice in sugarcane production system. The maintenance of these residues on the soil surface depends mainly on environmental conditions. Nitrogen fertilization on dry residues tend to retard decomposition of these, providing benefits such as increased SOM. Thus, the object of this research was to evaluate the effect of different doses of nitrogen on sugar cane crop residues, as its decomposition and contribution to carbon sequestration in soil. The experiment was conducted in Dourados-MS and consisted of a randomized complete block design. Dried residues were placed in litter bags and the treatments were arranged in a split plot, being the four nitrogen rates (0, 50, 100 and 150 kg ha-1 N) the plots, and the seven sampling times (0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 and 180) the spit plots. Decomposition rates of residues, total organic carbon and labile carbon on soil were analysed. The application of increasing N doses resulted in an increase in their decomposition rates. Despite this, note also the mineral N application as a strategy to get higher levels of labile carbon in soil.(AU)

A deposição de resíduos orgânicos através da colheita mecanizada da cana-de-açúcar é uma prática crescente no sistema de produção canavieiro. A manutenção desses resíduos na superfície do solo depende principalmente das condições ambientais. A adubação nitrogenada sobre os resíduos secos tendem a retardar a decomposição desses, proporcionando benefícios como o aumento da MOS. Diante disto, o objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar o efeito da aplicação de diferentes doses de nitrogênio sobre os resíduos culturais de cana-de-açúcar, quanto a sua decomposição e contribuição para o sequestro de carbono no solo. O experimento foi realizado em Dourados-MS e consistiu de um delineamento experimental em blocos casualizados. Os resíduos secos foram colocados em litter bags e os tratamentos foram arranjados em parcelas subdivididas, sendo as quatro doses de nitrogênio (0,50, 100 e 150 kg ha-1 N) as parcelas, e as sete épocas de coleta (0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 150 e 180 dias) as subparcelas. Foram analisados a taxa de decomposição dos resíduos, carbono orgânico total e carbono lábil no solo. A aplicação de doses crescente de N proporcionou aumento nas suas taxas de decomposição. Apesar disso, destaca-se a aplicação de N-mineral como uma estratégia de manejo para obter maiores teores de carbono lábil no solo.(AU)

Árvore de decisão e a densidade mínima de amostras no mapeamento da cobertura da terra / Decision tree and minimum sample density in land cover mapping

A cobertura da terra é uma informação espacial de extrema relevância para uma série de modelos, sendo utilizada para estimar a produção de sedimentos e para mensurar a potencialidade da paisagem em sequestrar carbono. A classificação da cobertura da terra pelo método de classificação supervisionado necessita de áreas de treino, já que essas áreas devem ser representativas para cada classe de cobertura da terra. Para o algoritmo de classificação por árvore de decisão (AD), a complexidade da AD resulta em diferentes valores de acurácias para os mapas temáticos. Desse modo, o objetivo deste estudo foi determinar a densidade mínima de amostras em um modelo por AD, a fim de discriminar as classes de cobertura da terra e avaliar o tamanho da AD gerada quanto ao seu número de folhas. Além disso, preocupou-se em identificar as classes da cobertura da terra de mais difícil classificação. Nesse contexto, foram utilizadas bandas da imagem do satélite RESOURCESAT-1 e índices espectrais. A densidade mínima de amostras variou entre 0,15 e 0,30% da área total para cada classe. Esse intervalo de amostragem possibilitou resultados melhores que 80% para o índice kappa. O menor agrupamento entre observações em uma mesma folha terminal foi de 45, e as classes mais difíceis de classificar foram floresta e lavoura de arroz, devido à semelhança espectral que as florestas sombreadas possuem com as lavouras de arroz irrigadas.(AU)

Land cover is a spatial information of great relevance for a variety of models for estimating sediment yield and to measure the potential of the landscape carbon sequestration. The classification of land cover by the supervised method requires training areas, these areas must be representative of each class of land cover. For the classification decision tree (DT) algorithm, the complexity of DT, results in different values of accuracies for thematic maps. Thus, the objective of this study was to estimate the minimum sample density in a DT model which would allow to discriminate land cover classes, evaluate the size of the generated DT model, as well as, identify the more difficult land cover class to be mapped. Satellite images from RESOURCESAT-1as well as spectral indices were used in the study. The minimum sample density varied between 0.15 and 0.30% of the total area for each class, this sampling interval allowed better results than 80% for kappa index. The smallest grouping of observations in the same terminal leaf was 45 observations. In this study the most difficult land use classes to be mapped were forest and rice crops due to spectral similarity of shaded forests with irrigated rice crops.(AU)