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Applicability Evaluation and Correction of Cover and Management Factor Calculation Methods in the Purple Soil Hilly Region

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  • Ruiyin Chen

    (Key Laboratory of Mountain Surface Process and Ecological Regulation, Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China
    POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Yonggang Zhu

    (POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Derong Wu

    (POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Jia Zhong

    (School of Emergency Management, Xihua University, Chengdu 610039, China)

  • Anbang Wen

    (Key Laboratory of Mountain Surface Process and Ecological Regulation, Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chengdu 610041, China)

  • Wenwu Wang

    (POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Biao Bi

    (POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Yuetian Li

    (POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Jing Feng

    (POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu 611130, China)

  • Tiancai Jing

    (POWERCHINA Chengdu Engineering Corporation Limited, Chengdu 611130, China)

Abstract

The cover and management factor (C/B factor) in the Universal Soil Loss Equation (USLE) series models indicates the effects of vegetation cover and management practices on water erosion. Remote sensing technology provides abundant data and methods for the C/B factor estimation, but the applicability and accuracy of these methods can vary widely. More critically, they often overlook the impact of non-photosynthetic vegetation cover on soil erosion. This study aimed to evaluate and develop a more accurate and cost-effective method for calculating the C/B factor in the purple soil hilly region, focusing on typical small watersheds. A correlation analysis was conducted to compare four C/B factors derived from the remote sensing data, aiming to identify the most suitable method for the purple soil hilly region. Additionally, artificial rainfall simulation tests were performed to investigate the relationship between photosynthetic vegetation cover, non-photosynthetic vegetation cover, and soil erosion, leading to the development of a relational equation between integrated vegetation cover and C/B factors. The results indicate that the method from the technical regulations for dynamic monitoring of soil erosion is most suitable for calculating the C/B factor in purple soil hilly regions. On this basis, the integrated vegetation cover effectively accounted for the impact of non-photosynthetic vegetation on soil erosion, leading to a more comprehensive and precise estimation of the C/B factor. The newly developed method significantly improved the accuracy of the C/B factor calculation in the purple soil hilly region. This study provides a scientific and accurate algorithm for calculating the C/B factor in the purple soil hilly region, offering valuable insights and a methodological framework for similar studies in other areas.

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  • Ruiyin Chen & Yonggang Zhu & Derong Wu & Jia Zhong & Anbang Wen & Wenwu Wang & Biao Bi & Yuetian Li & Jing Feng & Tiancai Jing, 2025. "Applicability Evaluation and Correction of Cover and Management Factor Calculation Methods in the Purple Soil Hilly Region," Agriculture, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-20, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jagris:v:15:y:2025:i:9:p:941-:d:1643062
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    1. Ruiyin Chen & Yonggang Zhu & Jun Zhang & Anbang Wen & Shudong Hu & Jun Luo & Peng Li, 2024. "Determination of Contributing Area Threshold and Downscaling of Topographic Factors for Small Watersheds in Hilly Areas of Purple Soil," Land, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-21, August.
    2. Valentina Santarsiero & Antonio Lanorte & Gabriele Nolè & Giuseppe Cillis & Biagio Tucci & Beniamino Murgante, 2023. "Analysis of the Effect of Soil Erosion in Abandoned Agricultural Areas: The Case of NE Area of Basilicata Region (Southern Italy)," Land, MDPI, vol. 12(3), pages 1-22, March.
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