Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands

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cg.authorship.typesCGIAR single centreen
cg.contributor.affiliationInternational Center for Tropical Agricultureen
cg.contributor.affiliationUniversidad Politécnica de Madriden
cg.contributor.donorCGIARen
cg.contributor.initiativeLivestock and Climate
cg.contributor.initiativeAquatic Foods
cg.coverage.countryColombia
cg.coverage.iso3166-alpha2CO
cg.coverage.regionAmericas
cg.coverage.regionSouth America
cg.coverage.regionLatin America and the Caribbean
cg.creator.identifierLeonardo Rodriguez Suarez: 0000-0001-8560-5495en
cg.creator.identifierMike  Bastidas: 0000-0001-5926-1318en
cg.creator.identifierMAYESSE DA SILVA: 0000-0002-3734-9586en
cg.creator.identifierJavier M. Martín-López: 0000-0003-1743-086Xen
cg.creator.identifierSandra Loaiza: 0000-0002-0239-896Xen
cg.creator.identifierIdupulapati M. Rao: 0000-0002-8381-9358en
cg.creator.identifierJacobo Arango: 0000-0002-4828-9398en
cg.creator.identifierciniro costa junior: 0000-0003-4982-2606en
cg.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.3389/fsoil.2025.1527807en
cg.isijournalISI Journalen
cg.issn2673-8619en
cg.journalFrontiers in Soil Scienceen
cg.reviewStatusPeer Reviewen
cg.subject.actionAreaResilient Agrifood Systems
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatAGRICULTUREen
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatCLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATIONen
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatLAND USEen
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatLIVESTOCKen
cg.subject.alliancebiovciatTROPICAL FORAGESen
cg.subject.impactAreaClimate adaptation and mitigation
cg.subject.impactAreaEnvironmental health and biodiversity
cg.subject.impactAreaPoverty reduction, livelihoods and jobs
cg.subject.sdgSDG 2 - Zero hungeren
cg.subject.sdgSDG 6 - Clean water and sanitationen
cg.subject.sdgSDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructureen
cg.subject.sdgSDG 12 - Responsible production and consumptionen
cg.subject.sdgSDG 13 - Climate actionen
cg.subject.sdgSDG 15 - Life on landen
cg.volume5en
dc.contributor.authorRodriguez, Leonardoen
dc.contributor.authorBastidas, Mikeen
dc.contributor.authorDa Silva, Mayesseen
dc.contributor.authorArias, Julianaen
dc.contributor.authorMartin Lopez, Javier Mauricioen
dc.contributor.authorMatiz Rubio, Nataliaen
dc.contributor.authorLoaiza, Sandraen
dc.contributor.authorIdupulapati, Raoen
dc.contributor.authorArango, Jacoboen
dc.contributor.authorCosta Junior, Ciniroen
dc.date.accessioned2025-05-07T09:50:37Zen
dc.date.available2025-05-07T09:50:37Zen
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/174459
dc.titleComparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelandsen
dcterms.abstractAccurate and cost-effective soil bulk density (BD) measurements are crucial for robust climate mitigation and adaptation strategies by ensuring reliable estimation of key soil properties, such as soil organic carbon (SOC) stocks. This study evaluates the effectiveness of the power probe method compared to the traditional core metal ring method (reference method) for measuring BD in acidic soils (Oxisols and Ultisols) in Colombia. Soil samples were collected from eight locations at soil depths of up to 1 meter, with fine fraction content ranging from 29% to 57% silt and 31% to 41% clay, covering two land uses: natural savanna (n=2) and planted pastures (n=6) (Urochloa humidicola cv. Tully). We found minimal differences between the use of metal ring and probe methods for BD measurements, indicating that both methods generate similar results. Out of 32 observations, only four showed significant differences at specific soil depths with varying silt or clay content. While the probe method showed higher variability, particularly in the 0–10 cm and 50–100 cm layers, which is likely due to soil compaction or stretching, it offers significant advantages in terms of cost reduction and improved work efficiency. While further validation is recommended for use in different soil types and conditions, particularly in clay-rich soils, integrating the use of power probe method in soil assessments can significantly enhance the efficiency of BD measurements. This is particularly relevant to support agricultural and SOC management initiatives while streamlining monitoring efforts for climate finance, where reliable, efficient, and cost-effective soil measurements are crucial.en
dcterms.accessRightsOpen Access
dcterms.available2025-05-06en
dcterms.bibliographicCitationRodriguez, L.; Bastidas, M.; Da Silva, M.; Arias, J.; Martin Lopez, J.M.; Matiz Rubio, N.; Loaiza, S.; Idupulapati, R.; Arango, J.; Costa Junior, C. (2025) Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands. Frontiers in Soil Science 5: 1527807. ISSN: 2673-8619en
dcterms.extent1527807en
dcterms.issued2025-05-06en
dcterms.languageen
dcterms.licenseCC-BY-4.0
dcterms.publisherFrontiersen
dcterms.subjectsoilen
dcterms.subjectsueloen
dcterms.subjectgrasslandsen
dcterms.subjectsamplingen
dcterms.subjectsoil density-bulk density (soil)en
dcterms.subjectdensidad del suelo-densidad de las particulas (suelo)en
dcterms.subjectmuestreoen
dcterms.subjectpastizal-pasturasen
dcterms.typeJournal Article

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