Vertical Changes of Organic Carbon Storage, Structural and Hydraulic Properties of a Humid Tropical Soil under Vegetation Cover in Southeast Nigeria

Puntos clave

• Organic carbon storage varies significantly across different soil depths, with implications for soil health.
• Vertical changes in structural and hydraulic properties were observed, particularly under various vegetation covers.
• Observational analysis focuses on humid tropical soils in Southeast Nigeria, examining the impact of vegetation.
• Findings may enable better soil management practices, crucial for agricultural sustainability in the region.