Table 4.
The soil degradation index under cultivated land managed with SWC and without SWC measures in the Korekore Watershed.
| Soil properties | Cultivate land | SDI% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Without SWC | Managed with SWC | ||
| ρb (kg·m−3) | 1.27 | 0.90 | −29.1 |
| SOC (%) | 1.46 | 2.02 | +38.4 |
| Total N (%) | 0.08 | 0.12 | +50.0 |
| Available P (ppm) | 3.11 | 4.69 | +50.8 |
| CEC (cmolc/kg) | 17.3 | 22.2 | +28.6 |
| Exch. K+ (cmolc/kg) | 0.51 | 0.75 | +47.1 |
| Cumulative SDI% | +243.9 | ||
Note:ρb = bulk density.
Abbreviation: SDI = soil degradation index.