The objective of this study was to evaluate physico-chemical alterations associated to soil depth and respective correlations in soils under periods of different stillage fertigation. Therefore, four areas were selected at Usina Santa Tereza: Area 1), irrigated with stillage for 3 years; Area 2), for 7 years; Area 3), 10 years; Area 4), without stillage application. In each area 20 points were demarcated and georeferenced, forming a mesh. Soil samples were collected at depths of 0 - 10, 10 - 20 and 20 - 40 cm. After sampling, the soil was air dried, prepared and passed through sieves for analysis of particle size: sand, silt, clay, and for the physico-chemical properties: exchangeahle Ca, Mg, K, Na; pH (1:2.5 soil: water); and electrical conductivity of saturated paste extract. Simple linear correlation coefficients of Pearson between pairs of data were obtained. The results pointed out relation between depth and other variables in all areas, indicating stillage application alters cation concentration depending on soil characteristics and management of each area.
sugarcane; soil fertility; use of residues
