Objective This study aims to reveal the effects of contour reverse-slope terraces and hedgerows on soil erosion resistance, thereby providing a reference for soil erosion control in sloping farmland. Methods Based on field investigation and laboratory analysis, the main physicochemical indicators affecting soil erosion resistance were analyzed by correlation analysis, taking contour reverse-slope terraces, hedgerows, and undisturbed sloping farmland soil as research objects. Meanwhile, combined with the grey relational degree, a coupling model of erosion resistance indicators and soil physicochemical property indicators was constructed to comprehensively evaluate the erosion resistance of the two control measures in the southwestern alpine-gorge region. Results (1) The mean anti-scour coefficients of the contour reverse-slope terraces and hedgerow plots were 2.33 and 1.79 times those of the sloping farmland, respectively, and their erosion resistance indices increased by 50% and 30% compared with the sloping farmland. (2) Soil physicochemical properties were closely related to soil erosion resistance characteristics. Soil organic matter, >0.25 mm water-stable aggregates, >0.5 mm water-stable aggregates, mean weight diameter, and geometric mean diameter were significantly positively correlated with the anti-scour coefficient and erosion resistance index (p<0.01), while soil bulk density and aggregate destruction rate were significantly negatively correlated with anti-scour coefficient and erosion resistance index (p<0.01). (3) The overall coupling level of the soil erosion resistance and physicochemical properties systems was moderately coordinated, and the coupling coordination degree followed the order: contour reverse-slope terraces (good coordination)>hedgerows (moderate coordination)>sloping farmland (weak coordination). Conclusion The establishment of contour reverse-slope terraces and hedgerows can significantly improve soil structure and enhance soil erosion resistance, showing remarkable effectiveness in controlling soil erosion on sloping farmland.
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