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Integrated soil-crop system management for food security.

Xin-Ping Chen¹, Zhen-Ling Cui, Peter M Vitousek

¹College of Resources and Environmental Sciences, China Agricultural University, Beijing 100193, China.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

|March 30, 2011

Summary

Developing integrated soil-crop systems in China doubled maize yields without increasing nitrogen fertilizer. This sustainable approach is key for food security and environmental protection in developing economies.

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Area of Science:

Agricultural Science
Agronomy
Environmental Science

Background:

Rapidly developing economies face pressure to increase cereal grain yields.
Intensive agriculture in these regions has significant environmental impacts.
Sustainable intensification is needed to balance food production and environmental health.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a maize production system for China and similar economies.
To significantly increase crop yields while minimizing environmental harm.
To reduce reliance on nitrogen fertilizer in intensive farming systems.

Main Methods:

Utilized a model-driven integrated soil-crop system management approach.
Conducted 66 on-farm experimental trials to test the developed system.
Focused on optimizing soil health and crop nutrient uptake.

Main Results:

Achieved a mean maize yield of 13.0 t ha(-1).
This represents nearly double the yield of current farmer practices.
Sustained high yields with no increase in nitrogen fertilizer application.

Conclusions:

Integrated soil-crop system management is effective for boosting agricultural productivity.
This approach offers a sustainable solution for food security in developing economies.
Prioritizing research and implementation of these systems is crucial for environmental and economic benefits.