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Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Science
  • Soil Science
  • Environmental Science

Background:

  • Cropland acidification poses a significant threat to global grain production.
  • Understanding soil pH dynamics is crucial for sustainable agriculture.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the risk of cropland acidification in typical Chinese cropping systems using the VSD+ model.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of various nutrient management scenarios in mitigating soil acidification and potential aluminum toxicity.

Main Methods:

  • Application of the adapted VSD+ model to simulate soil acidification under different nutrient management scenarios.
  • Analysis of five scenarios: Business as Usual (BAU), No Nitrogen increase (N2020), 100% Crop Residue return (100%RR), 30% Manure replacement (30%MR), and Integrated (INMR).
  • Assessment of impacts on soil pH, base saturation, and aluminum toxicity in calcareous and non-calcareous soils.

Main Results:

  • Calcareous soils showed high pH buffering capacity (>150 years).
  • Non-calcareous soils are predicted to experience significant declines in base saturation and pH under the BAU scenario.
  • Approximately 13% of croplands may face aluminum toxicity by 2050 under BAU.
  • N2020, 100%RR, and 30%MR scenarios reduced acidification rates by 16%, 47%, and 99%, respectively.
  • The INMR scenario was the most effective, preventing acidification and aluminum toxicity by 2050.

Conclusions:

  • Soil acidification is a growing concern in Chinese non-calcareous croplands.
  • Integrated nutrient management strategies, combining reduced chemical nitrogen fertilizer and enhanced organic matter return, are essential for mitigating acidification.
  • Sustainable management practices are crucial for ensuring long-term grain production security.