Study of soil physical properties in UIN Sunan Gunung Djati campus area using geoelectrical resistivity method

Abstract

Study of Soil physical properties are important characteristics of the soil. The description of soil physical properties is very important to investigation the function of the soil as a plant growth medium. The aim of this study was to determine the physical properties of the soil based on geoelectric resistivity data. The study was conducted in UIN Sunan Gunung Djati campus area. The method used in this study was geoelectrical resistivity of wenner configuration method. The results showed the value of resistivity, porosity and soil fraction. Range value of Soil resistivity was 50-800 Om. Soil porosity was 5-50%. The soil fraction component consists of coarse sand, fine sand and clay. Soil resistivity was inversely proportional to soil porosity. The high soil resistivity is likely due to the low soil moisture, causing generally campus area still open. Based on the soil fraction component, soil texture in the campus area tends to be Loam Sandy. It is good for aeration and water holding. This condition is very good for plant growth.