Solos Hidromórficos no Triângulo Mineiro

Abstract

Pathways and gallery forests are Cerrado phytophysiognomies and hydromorphic areas that are formed along watercourses and in places prone to temporary flooding or permanent soil saturation. These ecosystems provide different ecosystem services, such as water supply and storage, regulation of flow and flow in watersheds, reduction of sediment and contaminants from agriculture, and carbon storage. Furthermore, they serve as a habitat for fauna and flora, including endemic species. The study aimed to quantify carbon sequestration in soils in hydromorphic areas, as well as their physical and chemical characteristics, in the Triângulo Mineiro. The choice of collection areas was based on the analysis of satellite images and additional studies (state of good conservation, with no or little human action). During field work, the profiles were opened, collecting soil samples, to later be subjected to physical and chemical analyses. The type of soil can influence the greatest carbon storage capacity. Among the soils researched, the one that demonstrated a greater carbon storage capacity is the organosol.