Relationship between Topographic Wetness Index and Soil Physical Properties in Cikapundung Sub-watershed Using Geographic Information Systems
Journal Title: International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research - Year 2025, Vol 4, Issue 01
Abstract
Purpose: This study aimed to analyze the relationship between Topographic Wetness Index (TWI) and soil physical properties (permeability, porosity, bulk density, and soil moisture content) and their spatial distribution in the Cikapundung Sub-watershed. Methods: A survey method was conducted through descriptive, correlation, and interpolation approaches. Thirty soil samples were collected based on a two-way stratification method using TWI and slope gradient. TWI was derived from Digital Elevation Model (DEM) data using GIS. Soil physical properties were analyzed in laboratory and their spatial distribution was mapped using interpolation techniques. Results: TWI showed varying degrees of correlation with soil physical properties: significant positive correlation with soil permeability (r = 0.37), weak negative correlation with soil moisture content (r = -0.30), and very weak correlations with bulk density and soil porosity (r = -0.03 and r = 0.03). Spatial analysis revealed heterogeneous distribution patterns of soil physical properties across the sub-watershed. Conclusion: TWI can only be effectively used as a single predictor for soil permeability, but not for bulk density, porosity, and soil moisture content in the Cikapundung Sub-watershed. This suggests the need for additional environmental parameters when predicting these soil physical properties.
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Ahmad Hafizh Gumilar
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- DOI https://doi.org/10.55677/ijlsar/V04I01Y2025-07
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