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Land evaluation for maize based on fuzzy set and interpolation.

Ademola K Braimoh1, Paul L G Vlek, Alfred Stein

  • 1Center for Development Research, University of Bonn, Bonn, Germany. abraimoh@uni-bonn.de

Environmental Management
|August 3, 2004
PubMed
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This study used fuzzy logic and kriging for land suitability assessment in Northern Ghana, finding a strong link between suitability and maize yield. Key soil factors like ECEC, organic C, and clay limit crop production.

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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Soil Science
  • Geospatial Analysis

Background:

  • Accurate land suitability evaluation is crucial for optimizing crop production, particularly for staple crops like maize.
  • Understanding the spatial variability of soil properties and their impact on yield is essential for sustainable agriculture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply fuzzy set theory and spatial interpolation techniques for assessing land suitability for maize cultivation in Northern Ghana.
  • To identify key land characteristics limiting maize yield using fuzzy membership functions.

Main Methods:

  • Land suitability indices were calculated using the Semantic Import (SI) model at point locations.
  • Block kriging was employed for spatial interpolation of land suitability.
  • Fuzzy membership functions were utilized to quantify the limitations of soil properties.

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Main Results:

  • A high correlation (R2 = 0.87) was observed between interpolated land suitability and village-level maize yield.
  • Sixty percent of the data showed membership functions between 0.23 (for ECEC) and 1.00 (for drainage).
  • Extractable Cation Exchange Capacity (ECEC), organic carbon, and clay content were identified as the primary constraints to maize yield.

Conclusions:

  • The study confirms a strong relationship between assessed land suitability and actual maize yield in the study region.
  • Fuzzy techniques effectively evaluate land suitability, especially when subtle soil quality variations are important.
  • Kriging provides continuous land suitability maps and estimates uncertainties, aiding in better land management decisions.