Environmental Research Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
6(12), P. 125030 - 125030
Published: Dec. 1, 2024
Abstract
Based
on
the
perspective
of
carbon
sequestration,
this
paper
selects
county-level
panel
data
from
China
2000
to
2017
and
uses
a
Difference-in-Differences
(DID)
Model
examine
impact
high-standard
basic
farmland
construction
(HSFC)
enhancement
regional
sequestration
capacity.
The
results
indicate
that
HSFC
policy
enhances
capacity
in
respective
areas.
Heterogeneity
analysis
reveals
counties
with
more
significant
promotion
implementation
exhibit
substantially
better
local
compared
those
were
early
pilot
Non-grain-producing
smaller
agricultural
production
scales
effects
when
implementing
grain-producing
counties.
also
shows
varying
different
regions
cropping
systems.
Further
improvement
mechanization
reduction
fertilizer
application
can
effectively
enhance
policy.
Moreover,
has
spillover
levels
neighboring
regions.
Nature Communications,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(1)
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Accurate
and
cost-effective
quantification
of
the
carbon
cycle
for
agroecosystems
at
decision-relevant
scales
is
critical
to
mitigating
climate
change
ensuring
sustainable
food
production.
However,
conventional
process-based
or
data-driven
modeling
approaches
alone
have
large
prediction
uncertainties
due
complex
biogeochemical
processes
model
lack
observations
constrain
many
key
state
flux
variables.
Here
we
propose
a
Knowledge-Guided
Machine
Learning
(KGML)
framework
that
addresses
above
challenges
by
integrating
knowledge
embedded
in
model,
high-resolution
remote
sensing
observations,
machine
learning
(ML)
techniques.
Using
U.S.
Corn
Belt
as
testbed,
demonstrate
KGML
can
outperform
black-box
ML
models
quantifying
dynamics.
Our
approach
quantitatively
reveals
86%
more
spatial
detail
soil
organic
changes
than
coarse-resolution
approaches.
Moreover,
outline
protocol
improving
via
various
paths,
which
be
generalized
develop
hybrid
better
predict
earth
system
Journal of Agriculture and Food Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17, P. 101255 - 101255
Published: June 6, 2024
This
article
provides
an
overview
of
the
pivotal
role
played
by
manure
in
animal
agriculture
and
circular
economy.
We
delve
into
technological
advancements
policy
frameworks
that
harness
as
a
valuable
resource
for
generating
both
fertilizer
energy.
Additionally,
we
explore
future
considerations
integrating
ecosystem
marketplace,
emphasizing
its
potential
environmental
sustainability.
The
discussion
emphasizes
critical
need
robust
interdisciplinary
collaboration
involving
researchers,
policymakers,
outreach
specialists,
stakeholders
throughout
value
chain.
Such
collaborative
efforts
are
indispensable
economy
context,
ultimately
seeking
to
enhance
overall
sustainability
agriculture.
Molecular Plant,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(6), P. 848 - 866
Published: April 17, 2024
Enviromics
refers
to
the
characterization
of
micro-
and
macroenvironments
based
on
large-scale
environmental
datasets.
By
providing
genotypic
recommendations
with
predictive
extrapolation
at
a
site-specific
level,
enviromics
could
inform
plant
breeding
decisions
across
varying
conditions
anticipate
productivity
in
changing
climate.
Enviromics-based
integration
statistics,
envirotyping
(i.e.,
determining
factors),
remote
sensing
help
unravel
complex
interplay
genetics,
environment,
management.
To
support
this
goal,
exhaustive
generate
precise
profiles
would
significantly
improve
predictions
genotype
performance
genetic
gain
crops.
Already,
informatics
management
platforms
aggregate
diverse
datasets
obtained
using
optical,
thermal,
radar,
light
detection
ranging
(LiDAR)sensors
that
capture
detailed
information
about
vegetation,
surface
structure,
terrain.
This
wealth
information,
coupled
freely
available
climate
data,
fuels
innovative
research.
While
holds
immense
potential
for
breeding,
few
obstacles
remain,
such
as
need
(1)
integrative
methodologies
systematically
collect
field
data
scale
expand
observations
landscape
satellite
data;
(2)
state-of-the-art
AI
models
integration,
simulation,
prediction;
(3)
cyberinfrastructure
processing
big
scales
seamless
interfaces
deliver
forecasts
stakeholders;
(4)
collaboration
sharing
among
farmers,
breeders,
physiologists,
geoinformatics
experts,
programmers
research
institutions.
Overcoming
these
challenges
is
essential
leveraging
full
captured
by
satellites
transform
21st
century
agriculture
crop
improvement
through
enviromics.
Journal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
129(6)
Published: June 1, 2024
Abstract
To
improve
the
predictive
capability
of
ecosystem
biogeochemical
models
(EBMs),
we
discuss
feasibility
formulating
processes
using
physical
rules
that
have
underpinned
many
successes
in
computational
physics
and
chemistry.
We
argue
currently
popular
empirically
based
approaches,
such
as
multiplicative
empirical
response
functions
law
minimum,
will
not
lead
to
EBM
formulations
can
be
continuously
refined
incorporate
improved
mechanistic
understanding
observations
processes.
Instead,
propose
parameterizations,
a
lossy
data
compression
problem,
better
formulated
established
widely
used
chemistry,
different
more
robustly
integrated
within
reactive‐transport
framework.
Through
several
examples,
demonstrate
how
mathematical
representations
derived
from
relevant
enable
effective
communication
between
modelers,
observationalists,
experimentalists
regarding
essential
questions,
what
measurements
are
needed
meaningfully
inform
generate
new
process‐level
hypotheses
test
studies.
Finally,
while
with
parameters
often
less
robust,
rules‐based
robust
show
lower
equifinality,
stemming
their
enhanced
consistency
processes,
interactions
spatial
scaling.
Carbon Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Feb. 20, 2025
To
reduce
its
greenhouse
gas
(GHG)
impact,
the
United
States
government
plans
GHG
Measurement,
Monitoring,
and
Information
System
(MMIS)
activities
to
better
quantify
sources
sinks
in
natural,
forested,
agricultural
ecosystems.
The
national
strategy
discusses
several
areas
where
a
robust
MMIS
can
be
strengthened
by
near-surface
remote
sensing
(RS)
technology—i.e.
non-contact
measurement
of
electromagnetic
signals
sensors
mounted
near
ground,
on
towers,
or
drones.
Here,
we
outline
specific
applications
RS
for
an
MMIS,
using
tools
presently
available
offering
guidance
improvements
needed
expansion
their
applications.
Near-surface
help
carbon
stocks
assessing
vegetation
structure
function,
it
inform
cross-scale
understanding
ecosystem
processes
properties.
integration
into
will
overcome
some
limitations
uncertainties
current
cycle
accounting
methods
project
implementation.
Development
robust,
standardized
systems
accomplished
through
transdisciplinary
partnerships
among
agencies,
academics,
land
managers,
private
sector.
result
hasten
achievement
objectives
improved
bottom-up
top-down
estimation
accessibility
standardization
data
measurements.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 567 - 567
Published: March 6, 2025
This
review
is
motivated
by
the
urgent
need
to
improve
soil
organic
carbon
(SOC)
assessment
methods,
which
are
vital
for
enhancing
health,
addressing
climate
change,
and
promoting
farming.
By
employing
a
structured
approach
that
involves
systematic
literature
search,
data
extraction,
analysis,
86
relevant
studies
were
identified.
These
evaluated
address
following
specific
research
questions:
(a)
What
state-of-the-art
approaches
in
sampling,
modeling,
acquisition?
(b)
key
challenges,
open
issues,
potential
advancements,
future
directions
needed
enhance
effectiveness
of
farming
practices?
The
findings
indicate
while
traditional
SOC
techniques
remain
foundational,
there
significant
shift
towards
incorporating
model-based
machine
learning
models,
proximal
spectroscopy,
remote
sensing
technologies.
emerging
primarily
serve
as
complementary
laboratory
analyses,
overall
accuracy
reliability
assessments.
Despite
these
challenges
such
spatial
temporal
variability,
high
financial
costs,
limitations
measurement
continue
hinder
progress.
also
highlights
necessity
scalable,
cost-effective,
precise
tools,
alongside
supportive
policies
incentives
encourage
farmer
adoption.
Finally,
development
“System-of-Systems”
integrates
sensing,
modeling
offers
promising
pathway
balancing
cost
accuracy,
ultimately
supporting
practices.