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Long-term effects of sugarcane monoculture on soil pedomorphology and physicochemical properties in tropical agroecosystems

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  • Anna Kusumawati

    (Department of Plantation Management, Polytechnic of Lembaga Pendidikan Perkebunan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

  • Amir Noviyanto

    (Department of Agrotechnology, Faculty of Agriculture, Stiper Agricultural University, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)

Abstract

This study investigates the impact of prolonged sugarcane cultivation on the pedo-morphological characteristics and physicochemical properties of three soil types: Entisols, Inceptisols, and Vertisols, as a basis for determining the improvement step ensuring the sustainability of sugarcane production in Indonesia. Soil samples were collected from fields of sugarcane cultivated for 10, 20, and 30 years to analyse pedo-morphological and physicochemical properties. The results indicate that while Entisols and Inceptisols exhibited significant changes in soil properties with increasing cultivation duration, the pedo-morphology of Vertisols remained relatively stable. All soil types developed Ap horizons due to sugarcane cultivation, with anthropogenic practices leading to more dynamic changes in surface horizons. Extended cultivation reduced soil organic matter, N-total, and available nitrogen, while phosphorus and exchangeable cation availability were influenced by mineral composition. Notably, cation exchange capacity (CEC) decreased in Entisols and Inceptisols but increased in Vertisols. For productivity, Vertisols demonstrated the most stable and highest sugarcane productivity with long-term monoculture cultivation. There is a need for tailored sustainable soil management across different soil types and practices to mitigate soil degradation and maintain nutrient availability to ensure the sustainability of sugarcane production in Indonesia.

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  • Anna Kusumawati & Amir Noviyanto, 2025. "Long-term effects of sugarcane monoculture on soil pedomorphology and physicochemical properties in tropical agroecosystems," Plant, Soil and Environment, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 71(3), pages 213-231.
  • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlpse:v:71:y:2025:i:3:id:648-2024-pse
    DOI: 10.17221/648/2024-PSE
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