Efectos del drenaje agrícola en la conservación del suelo y la prevención de la erosión

Worldwide, water erosion is one of the most significant soil degradation phenomena, triggering severe ecological impacts and high economic costs. Drainage of agricultural lands has two objectives: the first is to reduce excess water, and the second is to control and reduce the salinization or acidification of soils that inevitably accompanies lands with insufficient natural drainage in arid, semi-arid, and humid regions. This research aims to analyze the effects of agricultural drainage on soil conservation and erosion prevention, as this has important implications for environmental sustainability and adaptation to climate change. If adequate drainage systems are not implemented, water accumulation can generate erosion processes that affect the topsoil, which is essential for agriculture. This study was conducted using a bibliographic methodology, in detail based on previous theoretical and empirical contributions to the problem addressed. Academic research, scientific articles, technical reports, and regulations related to agricultural drainage and its implications for soil conservation will be analyzed. It was ultimately determined that the agricultural practice of a drainage system helps preserve soil structure and quality by regulating moisture, increasing aeration, and preventing compaction. Therefore, inadequate drainage design can lead to increased nutrient leaching, affecting soil fertility. Therefore, proper drainage practices reduce soil loss due to runoff, stabilize the topsoil, and optimize the water/solar ratio, making these production systems sustainable.

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Arana Ayala, Argenises Adolfo (author)
• Μορφή: bachelorThesis
• Έκδοση: 2025
• Θέματα: Escurrimiento; Lixiviación; Degradación del suelo; Productividad
• Διαθέσιμο Online: http://dspace.utb.edu.ec/handle/49000/18192