Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands
Accurate 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 compa...
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| author | Leonado Rodriguez Leonado Rodriguez Mike Bastidas Mike Bastidas Mayesse Da Silva Juliana Arias Javier M. Martín-López Natalia Matiz-Rubio Sandra Loaiza Idupulapati Rao Jacobo Arango Ciniro Costa Junior |
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| description | Accurate 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. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-532cd73eb6ca45b68e9ccfe3cc3c4fcc2025-08-20T03:52:33ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Soil Science2673-86192025-05-01510.3389/fsoil.2025.15278071527807Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelandsLeonado Rodriguez0Leonado Rodriguez1Mike Bastidas2Mike Bastidas3Mayesse Da Silva4Juliana Arias5Javier M. Martín-López6Natalia Matiz-Rubio7Sandra Loaiza8Idupulapati Rao9Jacobo Arango10Ciniro Costa Junior11International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaDepartamento de Producción Agraria, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas (ETSIAAB), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Madrid, SpainInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaDepartamento de Producción Agraria, Escuela Técnica Superior de Ingeniería Agronómica, Alimentaria y de Biosistemas (ETSIAAB), Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM), Madrid, SpainInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaInternational Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), Cali, ColombiaAccurate 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.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoil.2025.1527807/fullsoil bulk densitysampling methodsgrasslandsprobeslarge-scale assessments |
| spellingShingle | Leonado Rodriguez Leonado Rodriguez Mike Bastidas Mike Bastidas Mayesse Da Silva Juliana Arias Javier M. Martín-López Natalia Matiz-Rubio Sandra Loaiza Idupulapati Rao Jacobo Arango Ciniro Costa Junior 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 soil bulk density sampling methods grasslands probes large-scale assessments |
| title | Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands |
| title_full | Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands |
| title_fullStr | Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands |
| title_short | Comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of Colombian pasturelands |
| title_sort | comparative assessment of soil bulk density measurements using core metal ring and power probe methods in acidic soils of colombian pasturelands |
| topic | soil bulk density sampling methods grasslands probes large-scale assessments |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsoil.2025.1527807/full |
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