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Elevated atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) boosts tree growth, especially in forestry systems. This study enhances the Hi-sAFe agroforestry model to better predict tree-crop interactions under climate change.

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Area of Science:

  • Agroforestry
  • Climate Change Biology
  • Plant Physiology

Background:

  • The Hi-sAFe model simulates tree-crop interactions but previously lacked CO2 effects.
  • Understanding CO2 impacts is crucial for predicting agroforestry system resilience.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To integrate elevated CO2 effects into the Hi-sAFe model.
  • To simulate black walnut growth under future climate scenarios.
  • To assess CO2 fertilization effects in forestry versus agroforestry.

Main Methods:

  • Modified the Light Use Efficiency (LUE) module to include CO2 sensitivity.
  • Simulated Juglans nigra growth using current and projected climate data (550 ppm CO2, +3°C, -10% precipitation).
  • Compared tree responses in monoculture forestry and agroforestry systems.

Main Results:

  • Elevated CO2 enhanced tree height, diameter, and root growth in both systems.
  • Forestry systems showed stronger and more sustained CO2 responses than agroforestry.
  • Crop competition modulated CO2 effects in agroforestry, revealing greater root plasticity.
  • Climate change negatively impacted tree growth, but CO2 partially mitigated these effects, especially in forestry.

Conclusions:

  • Explicitly modeling CO2 fertilization is vital for accurate agroforestry simulations.
  • Agroforestry resilience to climate change is influenced by CO2 and crop competition.
  • The enhanced Hi-sAFe model provides a better tool for evaluating vegetation-climate interactions.