Studies on the Adaptation and Establishment of Bromus inermis (Leyss.)

and Onobrychis viciifolia (Scop.) on Sandy Soils on the Left Side of the Jiu River

Călin Sălceanu¹, Mirela Paraschivu¹, Elena Partal²

¹University of Craiova, Faculty of Agronomy
²National Agricultural Research and Development Institute Fundulea

Keywords: Bromus inermis, Onobrychis viciifolia, sandy soils, soil stabilization, vegetation cover, arid conditions, sustainable land management.

Abstract: In Romania, sandy soils cover approximately 650,000 hectares, accounting for over 3% of the country’s total area. Among the regions characterized by the presence of such soils, the Oltenia Plain holds the largest share, encompassing about 168,000 hectares. The species Bromus inermis (Leyss.) and Onobrychis viciifolia (Scop.) display a high degree of adaptation to arid climatic conditions and show good tolerance to nutrient-poor soils, being successfully cultivated on eroded lands within the forest-steppe zone. The expansion of vegetation cover on sandy soils and the creation of stable plant communities can be achieved with these species, owing to their ability to stabilize and protect the soil against wind erosion. Research conducted during the 2024-2025 agricultural year at the Experimental Teaching Station - Tamburești Experimental Center of the University of Craiova aimed to identify the most efficient technological approach for stabilizing sandy soils using Bromus inermis Leyss., Onobrychis viciifolia Scop., and their mixtures. The results demonstrated that both species, whether grown in pure stands or mixtures, can be successfully established on sandy soils. However, maintaining them over the long term proves challenging and requires appropriate management practices and adaptation to the specific pedoclimatic conditions.