Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
13(12), P. 2934 - 2934
Published: Nov. 28, 2023
Basic
soil
productivity
(BSP)
is
the
productive
capacity
of
farmland
soils
with
their
own
physical
and
chemical
properties
during
a
specific
crop
season
under
local
field
management.
Improving
BSP
as
an
effective
way
to
increase
or
maintain
yield,
researching
its
changes
potential
driving
factors
long-term
fertilization
are
crucial
for
ensuring
high
stable
yields.
In
this
study,
yields
were
simulated
using
decision
support
system
agrotechnology
transfer
(DSSAT)
model
based
on
three
experiments,
changing
characteristics
investigated
various
treatments
in
wheat–maize
rotation
systems
1991–2019.
Five
included:
(1)
unfertilized
control
(CK);
(2)
balanced
mineral
(NPK);
(3)
NPK
plus
manure
(NPKM);
(4)
dose
(1.5NPKM);
(5)
straw
(NPKS).
This
study
found
that
wheat
maize
exhibited
fluctuating
change
trend
four
at
Yangling
(YL)
Zhengzhou
(ZZ)
sites,
while
reduction
was
observed
Qiyang
(QY)
site.
Compared
CK,
NPKM,
1.5NPKM
NPKS
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
improved
YL
ZZ
sites.
The
both
NPKM
higher
than
NPKS,
whereas
no
statistically
significant
difference
between
QY
contribution
rates
basic
(CBSP)
(41.5–60.7%
53.0–64.3%)
sites
(44.4–59.2%
56.8–66.7%)
overall
site
(25.8–37.6%
48.3–60.1%).
most
cases,
CBSP
among
different
consistent
BSP.
Moreover,
positive
correlation
recorded
pH
(r
=
0.73,
p
0.01;
r
0.87,
0.01),
TN
0.56,
0.62,
0.01)
TK
content
0.49,
0.58,
wheat.
Soil
correlated
positively
(R2
0.54,
0.001)
site,
but
negative
0.20,
0.001;
R2
0.30,
only
showed
linear
MAP
0.49–0.67,
MAT
0.36–0.62,
0.001).
Random
forests
(RF)
variance
partitioning
analysis
(VPA)
revealed
interaction
climate
explanation
rate
BSP,
indicating
these
key
drivers
change.
Overall,
fertilizers
combined
can
effectively
effects
fertilizer
vary
by
region.
cropping
mainly
driven
interactions
climate.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 172 - 172
Published: Jan. 12, 2025
Agricultural
land
resources
are
essential
for
food
production,
and
thus
it
is
vital
to
examine
the
spatiotemporal
changes
in
these
their
impacts
on
suitability
optimize
resource
allocation.
In
this
study,
we
investigated
spatial
evolution
of
cropland
through
use
change
analysis
by
utilizing
four
periods
data
from
1990
2020
black
soil
region
northeast
China
(BSRNC).
Employing
niche
theory,
developed
a
cultivability
evaluation
model
tailored
BSRNC,
which
was
used
assess
impact
patterns
over
past
30
years
suitability.
Our
key
findings
as
follows:
(1)
Cropland
have
generally
tended
expand
with
an
increase
7.16
×
103
km2
cultivated
area
northeastward
shift
center
52.94
km,
indicating
significant
configuration
land.
(2)
The
region’s
cultivable
were
substantial,
covering
694.06
km2,
or
55.78%
total
area,
notable
variability,
influenced
regional
climate
topography.
(3)
has
slightly
improved,
shown
0.10
index,
but
declining
trend
observed
after
2000.
provide
valuable
insights
help
accurately
productivity
BSRNC
facilitate
sustainable
conservation
soil.
Land Degradation and Development,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: March 19, 2025
ABSTRACT
Crop
rotation
can
help
to
alleviate
land
use
pressure,
prevent
soil
degradation,
and
promote
sustainable
agricultural
development.
Land
in
Northeast
China
has
long
been
overused
ensure
national
food
security.
Maize–soybean
(MSR)
is
an
effective
conservation
strategy,
but
its
suitability
not
yet
determined
China.
In
this
study,
we
applied
optimized
MaxEnt
model
by
integrating
multiple
environmental
variables
systematically
predict
the
of
for
maize
soybean
cultivation,
establish
MSR
function,
define
specific
range
priority
The
obtained
significantly
improved
performance,
where
suitable
areas
covered
60.25%
56.88%,
respectively,
total
area
Suitability
was
influenced
factors,
including
climate,
topography,
soil,
hydrology,
conditions,
particularly
gravel
content
depth,
were
identified
as
main
factors.
Extensive
are
supporting
MSR,
highly
only
account
6.96%
area,
they
primarily
located
Songnen
Plain,
most
which
developed
into
cropland.
scientifically
implementing
thereby
providing
crucial
support
adjusting
planting
structure
optimizing
planning
Applied Sciences,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 3753 - 3753
Published: March 29, 2025
The
cultivated
land
in
the
black
soil
of
Northeast
China
(BSNC),
due
to
long-term
high-input
and
high-output
utilization,
is
facing
a
series
challenges
such
as
erosion,
compaction,
nutrient
loss.
However,
existing
quality
evaluation
(CLQE)
lacks
regional
specificity,
making
it
difficult
accurately
reflect
(CLQ)
characteristics
across
different
areas.
Therefore,
this
study
proposes
comprehensive
framework
that
integrates
both
functionality
degradation
risk,
establishing
an
assessment
system
consisting
18
indicators
comprehensively
evaluate
CLQ
BSNC
from
multiple
perspectives.
results
indicate
exhibits
declining
trend
north
south,
with
second-
third-grade
dominating,
accounting
for
75.68%
total
area.
overall
increases
west
east,
Liaohe
Plain
Region
(LHP)
performing
best.
Low-risk
primarily
concentrated
Songnen
(SNP)
Western
Sandy
(WS),
covering
38.55%
Additionally,
finds
trade-off
between
primary
productivity
function
resource
utilization
efficiency
regions,
while
synergistic
relationship
observed
maintenance
functions.
This
research
emphasizes
necessity
balancing
ecological
protection
achieve
sustainable
efficient
use
BSNC.
Sustainability,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(8), P. 3341 - 3341
Published: April 16, 2024
The
black
soil
region
of
northeastern
China,
one
the
world’s
major
belts,
is
China’s
main
grain-producing
area,
producing
a
quarter
commercial
grain.
However,
over-exploitation
and
unsustainable
management
practices
have
led
to
steady
decline
in
quality
arable
land.
Scientific
reasonable
zoning
land
key
ensuring
that
achieves
sustainable
development.
In
this
study,
317
districts
counties
under
jurisdiction
Heilongjiang,
Jilin,
Liaoning
Provinces
northeast
four
eastern
leagues
Inner
Mongolia
Autonomous
Region
were
taken
as
study
was
explored
through
group
analysis.
Ten
types
indicators
selected
according
levels
climate,
soil,
vegetation,
topography
region,
including
average
precipitation
temperature
for
many
years
at
climate
level,
organic
matter
content
texture
(including
clay,
silt,
sand)
NDVI
EVI
vegetation
DEM
slope
topographic
level.
accordance
with
principle
distinguishing
differences
summarizing
commonalities,
nine
scenarios
dividing
zones
into
2
regions
10
explored,
these
evaluated
terms
zoning.
results
showed
(1)
spatial
variability
cropland
zone
based
on
indicators,
namely
topography,
significant;
(2)
intra-zonal
optimal
when
six
zones,
which
enhanced
between
consistency
within
zones;
(3)
assessment
large-scale
using
pseudo
F-statistic
area-weighted
standard
deviation
methods
revealed
similarities
their
outcomes.
provide
scientific
basis
subregional
protection
help
formulate
effective
policies
different
regions.
Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
8
Published: Aug. 30, 2024
Soybean
yield
is
affected
by
soil,
terrain,
biology,
and
other
factors.
However,
few
studies
have
considered
the
main
secondary
influencing
factors
of
soybean
interaction
mechanisms
among
these
within
a
catchment
area
in
black
soil
region.
This
study
aims
to
explore
coupling
affecting
China’s
northeast
Using
46
samples
from
Heshan
Farm,
Nenjiang
City,
driving
factor
model
for
was
developed
using
PLS-SEM,
incorporating
latent
variables
such
as
yield,
topographic
characteristics,
physical
properties,
chemical
biological
The
factors,
their
interactions
were
discussed.
Topographic
properties
had
positive
total
effects
on
while
direct
negative
impact
with
ranging
>
properties.
In
terms
load
value
bulk
density
largest
(−0.917).
followed
saturated
water
content
(0.886),
porosity
(0.855),
capillary
holding
capacity
(0.837),
field
(0.763),
thickness
(0.695),
sand
particle
size
(−0.664),
clay
(0.450),
gravel
ratio
(−0.439).
These
findings
demonstrate
are
key
yield.
Thus,
improvement
small
catchment,
reducing
density,
increasing
porosity,
improving
retention
Land,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(7), P. 1054 - 1054
Published: July 14, 2024
Ensuring
the
harmonization
between
urbanization
and
water
environment
systems
is
imperative
for
fostering
sustainable
regional
development
in
future.
With
urban
agglomerations
metropolitan
areas
increasingly
dominating
trends
China,
it
crucial
to
explore
interdependent
relationship
environment.
Such
exploration
holds
significant
implications
resource
management
formulation
of
policies.
This
study
utilizes
a
comprehensive
index
system
encompassing
It
examines
coupled
coordinated
spatial
temporal
dynamics
these
within
Chengdu-Chongqing
Urban
Agglomeration
from
2011
2019.
analysis
employs
Coupled
Coordination
Degree
model
alongside
autocorrelation
model.
The
results
show
that
there
still
much
room
improving
level
quality.
During
period,
nonlinear
nearly
U-shaped
evolutionary
trajectory
was
observed
two
systems.
suggest
progression
basic
more
advanced
coordination
at
city
cluster
scale.
Urbanization
appears
generally
lag
behind
terms
coordination.
At
municipal
scale,
gradient
which
some
cities
better
compared
others.
Spatially,
coupling
this
region
exhibited
dual-core
characteristics
centered
around
Chengdu
Chongqing.
transition
stage
towards
core-type
networked
decentralized
mode,
has
not
yet
formed
an
integrated
pattern.
offers
theoretical
technical
framework
harmonizing
environments
similar
regions
globally.