Status and transformation of soil fertility in Primorye Territory
Keywords:
agrogenic soils, soil fertility, restoration, soil chemical condition, energy content, assessment, humus contentAbstract
This paper characterizes the fertility status of agrogenic soils that are the most widely used in the system of agriculture in Primorsky Krai with consideration of their chemical condition (SCC). Data are provided on the humus-associated energy content of arable soils of various genesis and with different types of SCC. The paper shows the potential benefits of using a complex integrated fertility index (CIFI) in the development of rational fertilizer management in soils of agricultural landscapes. Scales were developed for assessing the fertility status of agrogenic soils with different types of SCC. The paper justifies the need for the establishment of an agrochemical service center in Primorye Territory.