Influence of burning on microbial populations declining soil in Pinus cubensis Griseb.

Authors

  • Ing. Francisco Duran-Manual Universidad de Guantánamo. Facultad Agroforestal de Montaña, Guantánamo, Cuba.
  • Dr. Luis Wilfredo Martínez-Becerra Universidad de Pinar del Río, Cuba
  • Dr. Edelmys Pérez-Pereda Universidad de Guantánamo. Facultad Agroforestal de Montaña, Guantánamo, Cuba.

Keywords:

prescribed burning, microorganisms, fire behavior

Abstract

The study was conducted in three plots of 1000 m2, using the method of the plot of 1m2. Five samples of soil in depth from 0 to 10 cm and 10 to 20 cm before and after burning microbial activity determined. The combustible material is reduced to 56.26%. Locating the greatest microbial activity at the surface. Bacteria at a depth of 0-10 cm and 10-20 peaked at 60 days. Actinomycetes depth of 0-10 cm peaked at 40 days and at the depth of 10-20 cm peaked at 38 days. Fungi at the depth of 0-10 cm reached its minimum value at 19 days and 10-20 cm reached its minimum value at 27 days. Prescribed fire can be used as an alternative to treat a forest ecosystem.

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Published

2014-01-22

How to Cite

Duran-Manual, I. F., Martínez-Becerra, D. L. W., & Pérez-Pereda, D. E. (2014). Influence of burning on microbial populations declining soil in Pinus cubensis Griseb. Man, Science and Technology, 18(1), 33–42. Retrieved from http://hct.cigetgtmo.co.cu/revistahct/index.php/htc/article/view/537

Issue

Vol. 18 No. 1 (2014): ENERO - MARZO

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