Achieving sustainable goals in agroecosystems through the optimization of agricultural resources integrating the water-nitrogen-carbon nexus
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Optimizing straw, water, and nitrogen in farming boosts sustainability. This study shows improved resource use, reduced environmental footprints, and enhanced economic benefits in a tomato-corn-soybean system.
Area Of Science
- Agricultural Science
- Ecosystem Management
- Environmental Science
Background
- Sustainable agriculture requires efficient resource management.
- Optimizing straw, water, and nitrogen is crucial for agroecosystems.
- Understanding the water-nitrogen-carbon nexus is key for environmental protection.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate synergistic straw, water, and nitrogen utilization in a tomato-corn-soybean agroecosystem.
- To quantify the water-nitrogen-carbon nexus interactions.
- To evaluate the impact of different straw utilization strategies on sustainability.
Main Methods
- Quantified water-nitrogen-carbon nexus interactions.
- Evaluated straw utilization strategies (e.g., straw return, biochar).
- Assessed impacts on water footprint, carbon footprint, economic benefits, and system coordination.
Main Results
- Optimized water and nitrogen reduced water and carbon footprints by 2.25-5.46% and 3.37-13.82%.
- Economic benefits and quality improved by 8.27-21.06% and 4.06-7.63%, respectively.
- Straw return and biochar enhanced system coordination by 1.41-9.62%.
Conclusions
- Synergistic resource management optimizes agroecosystem sustainability.
- Straw utilization strategies significantly impact environmental and economic outcomes.
- Findings support decision-making for balancing resource use, food security, and environmental protection.
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