Aspectos geológicos e pedológicos dos solos do município de Montes Claros – MG

Abstract

The objective was to carry out a survey of the geological and pedological aspects as well as interpretations on soil fertility in the municipality of Montes Claros – MG. The survey was carried out using literature data, field incursions to verify information, description of the soil profile and results of soil chemical and physical analysis. At the end, general recommendations for use and management were systematized for the main soil orders in the municipality, with emphasis on liming, fertilization with nitrogen and phosphorus, and adoption of practices to increase organic matter and soil conservation.