Experimental Test of Reforestation with Maesopsis Eminii Engl. and Millettia Drastica Welw. in the Eco-Climatic Conditions of Kinshasa in the Drc

Authors

Bozele Nyabobola Alphonse, Laboratory of Systemic, Biodiversity, Conservation of Nature and Endogenous Knowledge, Department of the Environmental Sciences and Management, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.Follow
Dande Assikpu Patrick, Laboratory of Systemic, Biodiversity, Conservation of Nature and Endogenous Knowledge, Department of the Environmental Sciences and Management, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.Follow
Belesi Katula Honore, Laboratory of Systemic, Biodiversity, Conservation of Nature and Endogenous Knowledge, Department of the Environmental Sciences and Management, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.Follow
Lubini Ayingweu Constantin, Laboratory of Systemic, Biodiversity, Conservation of Nature and Endogenous Knowledge, Department of the Environmental Sciences and Management, University of Kinshasa, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.Follow

Abstract

The study focuses on the the experimental test of reforestation with Maesopsis eminii and Millettia drastica in the eco-climatic conditions of Kinshasa, with the aim of assessing the development and growth of the species through germination, and their behaviour in relation to the soil in the conditions of Kinshasa, with a view to proposing advice for responsible afforestation and reforestation. The results show that both species tend to reduce soil acidity. After cultivation, the pHs were 4.49 and 4.69 respectively for soils 1 and 2, compared with 3.98 for soil 0. In addition, Millettia drastica neutralises aluminium in the soil (reducing edaphic toxicity). As Al has a high valency, it prevents the adsorption of other cations, increasing soil toxicity. Millettia drastica is a slow-growing species, while Maesopsis eminii is fast-growing. The combination of Millettia drastica and Maesopsis eminii helps to improve degraded soils.

Article History

Received: Aug 19, 2023; Accepted: Nov 29, 2023; Published: Mar 31, 2024.

Recommended Citation

Alphonse, B., Patrick, D., Honore, B., & Constantin, L. (2024). Experimental Test of Reforestation with Maesopsis Eminii Engl. and Millettia Drastica Welw. in the Eco-Climatic Conditions of Kinshasa in the Drc, Journal of Bioresource Management, 11 (1).