The soil resources of Banloc locality are presented, namely: the identification and characterization from an ecopedological point of view of the territorial administrative unit (ATU) within the researched space; studying natural conditions: relief, lithology, climate, hydrography and hydrology, vegetation and fauna, soils; studying the cosmic-atmospheric offer specific to the researched area; identification, study of soil types and subtypes and their morphological, chemical, physical and hydrophysical properties; characterization of the soil cover, determination of the quality class for the arable use category and establishment of the favorability for the main categories of cultivated plants. The main object of study is the lands belonging to this territorial administrative unit, respectively the soils identified in the mentioned perimeter. As a general presentation of the soil resources within the Bîrzava-Timiș interfluve, it can be stated that, except for soils such as chernozems and those on hail, all other soils create a series of difficulties for agriculture in the area. During the vegetation period (in the summer months), a large part of the soil resources are successively affected by excess and moisture deficit, both factors having as effect the decrease of production. The researched territory is characterized by a temperate continental climate, characterized by shorter and milder winters. The average annual rainfall is 604.7 mm.

soil resources, sustainable use, ecological conditions

sciences soil

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