其他摘要 | Soil detachment is the initial stage of soil erosion process, and also is the
principal sediment source of subsequent transport and deposition. It is usually affected
by a specific hydraulic condition, soil properties, and the growth of root system.
During the vegetation growing season, the growth of root system will cause the
temporal variation of soil properties. However, many of those soil properties fluctuate
greatly over time, which can certainly lead to the temporal variation in soil
detachment; previous limited studies have shown that the temporal variation in soil
detachment capacity by overland flow was only influenced by some of soil properties
in the loess belt of Europe. Nevertheless, previous researches were mainly focused on
the gentle slope, the temporal variation in soil detachment capacity by overland flow
and its influencing factors under steep slope are not fully understood yet. In the Loess
Plateau of China, soil erosion in the cultivated lands,which is considered as the
principal sediment source delivered into the Yellow River, has long been a central
concern. In the Loess Plateau, the growth of crop root system may cause the temporal
variation of soil properties. However, many of those soil properties fluctuate greatly
over time, which can certainly lead to the temporal variation in soil detachment
processes. At present, it is still unclear for the temporal variation in soil detachment
capacity by overland flow and the potential influencing factors during one growing
season.This study was carried out to determine the effects of soil properties and crop
roots on soil detachment process in maize (Zea mays L.), millet (Setaria italica),
soybean (Glycine max), and potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), investigate temporal
variation in soil detachment and its influencing factors, and establish soil detachment model based on a specific hydraulic condition, soil properties, and the growth of root
system. Soil detachment capacity was measured in a hydraulic flume with adjustable
bed gradients. This study can provide useful information for revealing soil detachment
mechanism, evaluating the soil and water conservation function of crop root system,
and arranging soil and water conservation practice properly. The mainly results of this
study are listed as below:
(1) This study discussed the effects of erosion power, soil properties, and crop
root on soil detachment capacity. The results indicated that soil detachment capacity
linearly increased with increasing shear stress. With increasing soil cohesion,
water-stable aggregate and crop root density, soil detachment capacity reduced as an
exponential function.
The temporal variations of soil detachment capacity were affected by tillage
practices, soil consolidation, water-stable aggregates, and root growth. Soil
detachment capacity for each crop fluctuated significantly over time with a similar
pattern of the temporal variation following increased firstly, then decreased (p < 0.05)
during one growing season in the Loess Plateau. The measured mean D c was greatest
for potato (1.57±1.4 kg m -2 s -1 ), followed by maize (1.37±1.34kg m -2 s -1 ), soybean
(1.21 ±1.30kg m -2 s -1 ), and millet (1.15±1.31 kg m -2 s -1 ).
(2) This study revealed the temporal variation in soil rill erodibility and its
influencing factors. The decline of soil rill erodibility could be explained by the
increasing of crop root density, bulk density, and soil cohesion using an exponential
function. Soil rill erodibility for each crop fluctuated significantly over time with a
similar pattern of the temporal variation following increased firstly, then decreased
during one growing season in the Loess Plateau (p < 0.05). The measured mean K r
was greatest for potato (0.17±0.14s m -1 ), followed by maize (0.15±0.13s m -1 ),
soybean (0.13±0.13 s m -1 ), and millet (0.12±0.13s m -1 ).
(3) This study revealed the temporal variation in soil critical shear stress and its
influencing factors. No significant temporal variation in soil critical shear stress for
each crop was found during one growing season( p =0.087,0.158,0.608,0.897)
following the temporal variation of soil cohesion, bulk density, water-stable
aggregates, and root growth. Further studies are needed to investigate the potential
effects of soil properties and root growth on critical shear stress.
(4)The prediction model of soil detachment capacity and soil rill erodibility
based on shear stress, soil cohesion, and root density were established( NSE 0.89, NSE ≥ 0.82). The prediction model of soil critical shear stress based on soil cohesion
and root density was established(0.51≤ NSE ≤ 0.84).
Key words :Soil detachment ; Rill erodibility ; Critical shear stress ;
Crop system ;Temproal Variation |
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