Conservation tillage as an economic and ecological farming option for Summer Maize in the oasis region of Northwest China

Xue, Yunyin; Zhou, Juanjuan; Ran, Linling; Wu, Haoyang; Wei, Wei; Hu, Xinkun; Xia, Fei; Wang, Junqiang

doi:10.1007/s11104-024-06527-8

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“…Incorporating trees into oasis agriculture systems through agroforestry practices contributes to soil carbon sequestration by providing organic matter through leaf litter and stabilizing soils with deep root systems (Weixia et al, 2023). Implementing soil conservation measures like terracing, contour bunding, and cover (Nienkerke and Patt, 2022;Xue et al, 2024). Oasis soils also host microbial communities that actively participate in carbon cycling processes, contributing to soil carbon sequestration by forming stable organic compounds and aggregates .…”

Section: Oasis Ecosystems Soil Carbon Sequestrationmentioning

confidence: 99%

Oasis agriculture revitalization and carbon sequestration for climate-resilient communities

Dhawi,

Aleidan

2024

Front. Agron.

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Revitalizing oasis agriculture, an age-old human endeavor, has historically played a crucial role in sustaining biodiversity and ecosystems in arid regions. Nevertheless, this enduring practice now faces contemporary challenges, including global warming, water scarcity, soil erosion, and negative human activities associated with urbanization. This comprehensive review delves into diverse literature across disciplines, covering topics such as water conservation, biodiversity restoration, agroforestry, and Oasis Holistic Management, with the aim of addressing these challenges. The analysis strongly advocates for the urgent adoption of sustainable practices, including precision irrigation, polyculture, organic farming, agroforestry, and community-based initiatives, to ensure the survival of oasis agriculture and foster long-term environmental and social responsibility. The study underscores the imperative need for the development of “comprehensive, flexible, and forward-looking management strategies” to guide the sustainable revival of oasis farming. By consolidating information from various studies, it lays the groundwork for informed decision-making and policy formulation. As part of revitalizing the oasis agricultural ecosystem and addressing the global climate crisis, we propose a noninvasive tool for assessing carbon sequestration effectiveness based on tree specifications. Recognizing the pivotal role of vegetation in mitigating the ecological impact and facing global crises, we explored parameters influencing plant carbon sequestration, including biomass production, growth rate, longevity, root structure, leaf structure, and average temperature tolerance.

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Section: Oasis Ecosystems Soil Carbon Sequestrationmentioning

confidence: 99%