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6. Exploring Soil Properties from Spectrometry for Better Management in the Abay River Basin

Authors : Gizachew Ayalew Tiruneh, Derege Tsegaye Meshesha, Enyew Adgo, Atsushi Tsunekawa, Nigussie Haregeweyn, Ayele Almaw Fenta, Tiringo Yilak Alemayehu, Genetu Fekadu, Temesgen Mulualem, Simeneh Demissie, Kefyialew Tilahun, José Miguel Reichert

Published in: Land and Water Degradation in Ethiopia

Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland

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The objective of this study is to evaluate how soil bunds affect important soil characteristics based on soil reflectance in Kecha, a midland in the Ethiopian Abay River Basin. Soil samples were taken from 48 plots at 0–30 cm depth and were analyzed for soil texture, pH, organic carbon (OC), total nitrogen (TN), available phosphorus (av. P), and potassium (av. K). The reflectance of air-dried, pulverized, and sieved soils was evaluated using a spectroradiometer. Regression modeling was used to locate and forecast changes in soil parameters. Soil properties were identified and predicted using the models, which were evaluated using the coefficient of determination (R²), root mean square error (RMSE), and Nash–Sutcliffe efficiency (NSE). The model results showed that soils from bunded plots had less reflection, and the coefficient of determination (R²) was excellent (0.96) and (0.93) for the soil brightness index and reflectance using polynomial and linear models for soil OC and clay contents, respectively. Spectroradiometry could therefore complement conventional soil analysis, but more studies are needed to enhance its prediction performance.

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Title: Exploring Soil Properties from Spectrometry for Better Management in the Abay River Basin
Authors: Gizachew Ayalew Tiruneh
Derege Tsegaye Meshesha
Enyew Adgo
Atsushi Tsunekawa
Nigussie Haregeweyn
Ayele Almaw Fenta
Tiringo Yilak Alemayehu
Genetu Fekadu
Temesgen Mulualem
Simeneh Demissie
Kefyialew Tilahun
José Miguel Reichert
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland
Book: Land and Water Degradation in Ethiopia
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-60250-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-60251-1

Copyright Year: 2024
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-60251-1_6