Published in Scientific Papers. Series D. Animal Science, Vol. LXVIII, Issue 1
Written by Carmelia Mariana BĂLĂNICĂ DRAGOMIR, Alina Crina MUREȘAN, Mirela CREȚU, Marian Tiberiu COADĂ
This study aimed to investigate the physicochemical properties of soil from the Brateș Fish Farm, focusing on the effects of converting fishponds into agricultural land. The research examines explicitly how aquaculture practices impact key soil properties. To achieve this, soil samples were collected using standard procedures during the summer season and stored in polythene bags. Using standard analytical methods, these samples were analyzed in the laboratory for several physicochemical parameters, including pH, electrical conductivity, total soluble salts, and the concentration of Mg²⁺ and Ca²⁺ ions. In addition, the study assessed moisture content and soil porosity to evaluate the impact of land use changes on soil quality. The results of this study provide valuable insights into the long-term effects of aquaculture on soil characteristics and offer important considerations for the future agricultural use of such converted lands.
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