INVESTIGADORES
GARIBALDI Lucas Alejandro
artículos
Título:
Bacterial retention in three soils of the Rolling Pampa, Argentina, under simulated rainfall
Autor/es:
KRAEMER, F. B.; CHAGAS, C. I.; IRURTIA, C.; GARIBALDI, L. A.
Revista:
Journal of Soil Science and Environmental Management
Editorial:
Academic Journals
Referencias:
Año: 2011 vol. 2 p. 341 - 353
ISSN:
2141-2391
Resumen:
Bacterial retention by soils is a key factor in predicting bacterial transport through surface runoff into water bodies. The objective was to evaluate biological, soil and hydrologic factors that affect bacterial retention in three soil types of the Rolling Pampa, Argentina. Simulated rainfall was applied on field plots previously inoculated with Escherichia coli and simultaneously biological variables such as bacterial adsorption and distribution coefficient were measured at laboratory. Soil variables, particularly pH, exchangeable sodium percentage and organic carbon as well as biological variables proved to be important properties in the regulation of bacterial retention processes. There were no significant differences between the biological variables measured in soils and in the sediments. Most of the microorganisms in the runoff from all sites were either free of (in the < 2 μm sediment fraction) or associated with small soil particles (2 to 50 μm), therefore management practices, such as filter strips, should be regarded with caution when implemented.