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LAPSE:2023.34557
Root System Analysis and Influence of Moisture on Soil Electrical Properties
April 27, 2023
This paper proposes a methodology for plant root system and soil moisture analysis through the geoelectrical prospecting method. Overall, bench and field experiments are implemented to analyze the behavior of electrical conductivity of the soil in relation to moisture content and plant root system growth. Specifically, Wenner array and lateral profiling technique are used to stratify the soil in horizontal layers, performing in-depth analysis. Millet (Pennisetum glaucum L.), bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) and sorghum (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) are used to analyze the root system behavior. Results show that the soil water dynamics can be observed through soil stratification in horizontal layers and the plant root system is correlated with apparent electrical conductivity of the soil. Thus, geoelectric prospecting methods can be used as an analysis tool, both of soil moisture dynamics and of plant roots, to support decision making regarding soil and crop management.
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apparent electrical conductivity, geoelectric prospecting, root system, soil electrical parameters
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Silva Filho AM, Silva JRS, Fernandes GM, Morais LDS, Coimbra AP, Calixto WP. Root System Analysis and Influence of Moisture on Soil Electrical Properties. (2023). LAPSE:2023.34557
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Silva Filho AM: Electrical, Mechanical & Computer Engineering School (EMC), Federal University of Goias (UFG), Goiania 74605-010, GO, Brazil; Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil; F [ORCID]
Silva JRS: Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil
Fernandes GM: Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil
Morais LDS: Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil
Coimbra AP: Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
Calixto WP: Electrical, Mechanical & Computer Engineering School (EMC), Federal University of Goias (UFG), Goiania 74605-010, GO, Brazil; Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil [ORCID]
Silva JRS: Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil
Fernandes GM: Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil
Morais LDS: Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil
Coimbra AP: Institute of Systems and Robotics, University of Coimbra, 3030-290 Coimbra, Portugal
Calixto WP: Electrical, Mechanical & Computer Engineering School (EMC), Federal University of Goias (UFG), Goiania 74605-010, GO, Brazil; Studies and Researches in Science and Technology Group, Federal Institute of Goias (IFG), Senador Canedo 75250-000, GO, Brazil [ORCID]
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Energies
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14
Issue
21
First Page
6951
Year
2021
Publication Date
2021-10-22
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1996-1073
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PII: en14216951, Publication Type: Journal Article
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