Environmental Research,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
245, С. 118014 - 118014
Опубликована: Дек. 25, 2023
The
use
of
cover
crops
(CCs)
is
a
promising
cropland
management
practice
with
multiple
benefits,
notably
in
reducing
soil
erosion
and
increasing
organic
carbon
(SOC)
storage.
However,
the
current
ability
to
represent
these
factors
land
surface
models
remains
limited
small
scales
or
simplified
lumped
approaches
due
lack
sediment-carbon
displacement
scheme.
This
precludes
thorough
understanding
consequences
introducing
CC
into
agricultural
systems.
In
this
work,
problem
was
addressed
two
steps
spatially
distributed
CE-DYNAM
model.
First,
historical
effect
erosion,
transport,
deposition
on
budget
at
continental
scale
Europe
characterized
since
early
industrial
era,
using
reconstructed
climate
forcings.
Then,
impact
distinct
policy-oriented
scenarios
for
introduction
CCs
were
evaluated,
covering
European
cropping
systems
where
rates
nitrate
susceptibility
are
critical.
evaluation
focused
increase
SOC
storage
export
particulate
(POC)
oceans,
compiling
continental-scale
budget.
results
indicated
that
exported
1.95
TgC/year
POC
oceans
last
decade,
can
contribute
amount
while
Compared
simulation
without
CCs,
additional
rate
induced
by
peaked
after
10
years
their
adoption,
followed
decrease,
cumulative
reduction
stabilized
around
13
years.
findings
indicate
impacts
reduced
persistent
regardless
spatial
allocation
adopted
scenarios.
Together,
highlight
importance
taking
temporal
aspect
adoption
account
alone
not
sufficient
meet
targets
4‰
initiative.
Despite
some
known
model
limitations,
which
include
feedback
net
primary
productivity
representation
fluxes
an
emulator,
work
constitutes
first
approach
successfully
couple
routing
scheme
eroded
emulator
reasonably
high
resolution
scale.
SHORT
ABSTRACT:
A
coupling
cycle
developed.
it
used
simulate
both
carbon,
show
simultaneously
reduce
oceans.
seemed
distribution
crops.
Communications Earth & Environment,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
4(1)
Опубликована: Май 8, 2023
Abstract
Numerical
models
are
crucial
to
understand
and/or
predict
past
and
future
soil
organic
carbon
dynamics.
For
those
aiming
at
prediction,
validation
is
a
critical
step
gain
confidence
in
projections.
With
comprehensive
review
of
~250
models,
we
assess
how
validated
depending
on
their
objectives
features,
discuss
predictive
can
be
improved.
We
find
lack
independent
using
observed
time
series.
Conducting
such
validations
should
priority
improve
the
model
reliability.
Approximately
60%
analysed
not
designed
for
predictions,
but
rather
conceptual
understanding
processes.
These
provide
important
insights
by
identifying
key
processes
alternative
formalisms
that
relevant
models.
argue
combining
based
series
improved
information
flow
between
will
increase
reliability
predictions.
New Biotechnology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
81, С. 20 - 31
Опубликована: Март 8, 2024
In
recent
years,
machine
learning
(ML)
algorithms
have
gained
substantial
recognition
for
ecological
modeling
across
various
temporal
and
spatial
scales.
However,
little
evaluation
has
been
conducted
the
prediction
of
soil
organic
carbon
(SOC)
on
small
data
sets
commonly
inherent
to
long-term
research.
this
context,
performance
ML
SOC
never
tested
against
traditional
process-based
approaches.
Here,
we
compare
algorithms,
calibrated
uncalibrated
models
as
well
multiple
ensembles
their
in
predicting
using
from
five
experimental
sites
(comprising
256
independent
points)
Austria.
Using
all
available
data,
ML-based
approaches
Random
forest
support
vector
machines
with
a
polynomial
kernel
were
superior
models.
performed
similar
or
worse
when
number
training
samples
was
reduced
leave-one-site-out
cross
validation
applied.
This
emphasizes
that
is
strongly
dependent
data-size
related
quality
information
following
well-known
curse
dimensionality
phenomenon,
while
accuracy
significantly
relies
proper
calibration
combination
different
Our
study
thus
suggests
superiority
at
scales
where
larger
datasets
are
available,
tools
targeting
exploration
underlying
biophysical
biochemical
mechanisms
dynamics
soils.
Therefore,
recommend
applying
combine
advantages
both
Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 32
Опубликована: Фев. 3, 2025
To
optimize
agricultural
land
management
for
soil
carbon
sequestration,
it
is
necessary
to
identify
whether
agroecosystems
are
accumulating
or
gaining
carbon.
This
can
be
done
by
determining
an
agroecosystem's
net
ecosystem
productivity
(NEP).
study
collated
data
from
40
papers,
containing
242
annual
measurements
of
NEP,
assess
the
impact
climate,
type
and
on
NEP
croplands
managed
grasslands.
Croplands
lost
significantly
more
(110
g
Cm−2)
than
grasslands
(29.9
there
was
little
statistical
influence
soil,
practice
NEP.
For
sequester
carbon,
should
a
shift
in
focus
toward
implementing
practices
that
increase
retention
within
agroecosystems.
Environmental Modelling & Software,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
180, С. 106147 - 106147
Опубликована: Июль 17, 2024
Process-based
soil-crop
models
are
widely
used
in
agronomic
research.
They
major
tools
for
evaluating
climate
change
impact
on
crop
production.
Multi-model
simulation
studies
show
a
wide
diversity
of
results
among
models,
implying
that
very
uncertain.
A
path
to
improving
is
propose
improved
calibration
practices
applicable.
This
study
proposes
an
innovative
generic
protocol.
The
two
innovations
concern
the
treatment
multiple
output
variables
and
choice
parameters
estimate,
both
which
based
standard
statistical
procedure
adapted
particularities
models.
protocol
performed
well
challenging
artificial-data
test.
formulated
so
as
be
applicable
range
data
sets.
If
adopted,
it
could
substantially
reduce
model
error
inter-model
variability,
thus
increase
confidence
simulations.
Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
22(7)
Опубликована: Июль 1, 2024
There
is
growing
interest
in
enhancing
soil
carbon
sequestration
(SCS)
as
a
climate
mitigation
strategy,
including
neutralizing
atmospheric
emissions
from
fossil‐fuel
combustion
through
the
development
of
offset
markets.
Several
studies
have
focused
on
refining
estimates
magnitude
potential
SCS
or
developing
methods
for
quantification
We
call
scientists
and
policy
makers
to
resist
assimilating
soils
into
markets
due
not
only
fundamental
flaws
logic
these
reach
neutrality
but
also
environmental
justice
concerns.
Here,
we
first
highlight
how
rely
an
inappropriate
substitution
inert
fossil
with
dynamic
stocks
carbon.
then
note
failure
account
intersecting
anthropogenic
perturbations
cycle,
debt
ongoing
agricultural
emissions.
Next,
invite
consider
functions
beyond
productivity
profitability.
Finally,
describe
support
historical
opposition
by
advocates.
encourage
their
research
communications
can
promote
diverse
just
climate‐change
mitigation.
Carbon Footprints,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Ноя. 25, 2024
Multi-cropping
systems
play
a
crucial
role
in
global
agricultural
production.
Accurately
estimating
the
soil
carbon
sequestration
capacity
of
multi-cropping
is
significant
importance
for
enhancing
productivity,
mitigating
greenhouse
gas
emissions,
and
reducing
footprint.
However,
cycling
more
complex
compared
with
single-cropping
systems,
existing
assessment
methods
cannot
accurately
estimate
high
operability.
Here,
we
reviewed
accuracy
efficiency
three
primary
methods,
including
statistical
models,
process-based
Intergovernmental
Panel
on
Climate
Change
(IPCC)
steady-state
method.
Our
study
concludes
that
it
difficult
to
simulate
dynamic
evolution
organic
(SOC)
using
while
well
simulation
through
models
demands
large
amount
data.
Additionally,
IPCC
Tier
2
method
be
directly
applied
SOC
due
mismatches
parameters
time
steps.
We
suggest
modifying
structures
by
revising
inventory
unit
redetermining
parameter
values,
which
should
efficiently
address
its
bottleneck
systems.
Moreover,
long-term
experimental
observations
multi-model
ensemble
simulations
are
beneficial
determining
values
data
deficiencies
2.
This
aims
explore
pathways
improving
estimation
and,
thus,
footprint
calculation
worldwide.
Animal Feed Science and Technology,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
309, С. 115878 - 115878
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2024
The
cultivation
of
whole
crop
forage
maize
(Zea
mays
L.)
for
cattle
feed
has
a
potential
increased
yield
while
reducing
nitrogen
(N)
fertilization
compared
to
perennial
grass-based
systems.
However,
the
possible
environmental
trade-offs
remain
unknown
in
boreal
region
due
short
growing
season
which
limits
practices.
aim
this
study
was
compare
impact
with
more
widely
cultivated
crops
Finland
that
include
silage
grass
mixtures
and
spring
cereal
harvested
as
silage.
use
plastic
mulch
film
included
assessment
well.
A
life
cycle
(LCA)
conducted
including
categories
global
warming
potential;
marine
freshwater
eutrophication;
terrestrial
acidification;
freshwater,
ecotoxicity;
land
use;
fossil
resource
depletion.
Additionally,
soil
organic
carbon
(SOC)
stock
changes
under
long-term
studied
were
simulated
C-TOOL
Yasso20
models
methodological
comparisons.
only
clear
differences
between
lower
(-26–48%)
maize,
eutrophication
(+59–67%)
acidification
(+10–57%)
higher
grasses
other
forages.
risk
decreased
SOC
continuous
observed.
Forage
could
be
used
supplement
without
major
associated
risks.
Future
research
shall
on
effect
choices
dairy
milk
production
decreasing
current
high
uncertainty
nitrous
oxide
(N2O)
emission
factors
modelling
choices.