This paper presents a theoretical analysis of the soils in the Beliu area, located in Arad County, western Romania. The main objective is to evaluate the pedological and agrochemical characteristics of the local soil types, with emphasis on their structure, texture, and capacity to support various agricultural crops. The commune of Beliu, composed of six villages and situated near the Codru-Moma Mountains, occupies a total area of 9,272 hectares, of which 5,570 hectares are designated for agricultural use. The region is characterized by a diverse relief and a wide range of soil-forming factors such as geology, climate, and human activity, which contribute to the complexity of its soil cover. The predominant soil types identified in the area include alluviosols, eutricambosols, preluvosols, luvosols, vertosols, gleysols, and anthrosols. These soils present medium to high fertility, favorable for crops such as cereals, legumes, and fruit trees. However, certain limiting factors, such as poor drainage in gleysols or compaction in vertosols, may require specific soil management practices. The study also highlights the importance of applying appropriate fertilization and irrigation strategies to optimize yields and maintain soil sustainability. Through the synthesis of existing pedological data and literature sources, this research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the relationship between soil typology and agricultural productivity. The findings can support more informed decision-making in land use planning and sustainable agricultural development in the region of Beliu.

soil, agrochemical characteristics, structure, soil texture, land, fertility

agronomy

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