Journal of Zhejiang Agricultural Sciences ›› 2025, Vol. 66 ›› Issue (8): 2008-2014.DOI: 10.16178/j.issn.0528-9017.20240199

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Evaluation of cultivated land fertility in typical hilly mountainous areas of Southwestern Zhejiang

WANG Huilai1,2(), WANG Yin3, WU Dongtao4, YE Zhengqian2,*()   

  1. 1. Soil Fertilizer and Rural Energy Development Center of Liandu District, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang
    2. Key Laboratory of Soil Contamination Bioremediation of Zhejiang Province, Zhejiang A & F University, Hangzhou 311300,Zhejiang
    3. Plant Protection and Animal and Plant Quarantine Center of Liandu District, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang
    4. Soil Fertilizer and Plant Protection and Energy Sources Station of Lishui City, Lishui 323000, Zhejiang
  • Received:2024-03-11 Online:2025-08-11 Published:2025-09-04

Abstract:

By collecting and analyzing typical soil samples from the mountainous areas of Southwes tern Zhejiang, this study comprehensively investigated soil nutrient status and cultivated land fertility, providing a scienjpgic basis for the sustainable utilization of farmland in mountainous regions. The geographic information system, comprehensive fertility index, correlation analysis, and principal component analysis were integrated to explore small-scale soil nutrient characteristics, evaluate cultivated land fertility, and idenjpgy dominant factors. The results indicated that, soil pH value was generally strongly acidic, while organic matter, total nitrogen, available phosphorus, and available potassium levels were relatively high. Soil bulk density, cation exchange capacity (CEC), and water-soluble salt content were within moderate ranges. Soil pH values were concentrated in grades Ⅳ-Ⅵ. Organic matter content were mainly in grades Ⅱ and Ⅲ. Total nitrogen and available phosphorus levels were predominantly in grades Ⅰ and Ⅱ. Available potassium levels were mainly in grades Ⅰ-Ⅳ. The average comprehensive fertility index was 0.68, with grade Ⅰ, grade Ⅱ, and grade Ⅲ cultivated lands accounting for 0.70%, 75.90%, and 23.40% of the total area, respectively. Correlation analysis and PCA revealed that soil organic matter and total nitrogen content were the core determinants of cultivated land fertility.

Key words: soil nutrients, cultivated land fertility evaluation, Southwestern Zhejiang, hilly mountainous areas, principal component analysis

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