Article
Environmental Studies
Ali Akbar Barati, Hossein Azadi, Juergen Scheffran
Summary: Agricultural land fragmentation is a major challenge for developing countries like Iran, impacting agricultural production, food security, and more. In Iran, the issue involves farmers and the government, and a strategic game model based on players' preferences can be used to evaluate decision-making. The study reveals that farmers tend to fragment land despite it not being their dominant strategy, highlighting the need for tailored strategies based on various factors.
Article
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Balaji Chattopadhyay, Giovanni Forcina, Kritika M. Garg, Martin Irestedt, Monica Guerrini, Filippo Barbanera, Frank E. Rheindt
Summary: A high-quality de novo genome assembly of the red-legged partridge A. rufa was produced using novel 10x Chromium technology, revealing unique genes and inferring a major demographic decline in historical populations, providing key insights into avian physiology research and poultry husbandry practices.
Article
Geography, Physical
Manuel Campos-Taberner, Francisco Javier Garcia-Haro, Beatriz Martinez, Sergio Sanchez-Ruiz, Alvaro Moreno-Martinez, Gustau Camps-Valls, Maria Amparo Gilabert
Summary: This study proposes a novel classification chain based on deep learning algorithm to achieve high-accuracy land use monitoring and classification in heterogeneous agricultural areas using Sentinel-2 data and a new spatial strategy. The approach was applied to three areas in the Valencian Autonomous Region, Spain, successfully identifying 10 different land use types with classification accuracies exceeding 95.5%. The method also outperformed traditional NDVI by using kernel normalized difference vegetation index (kNDVI) as a predictor in land use classification, improving the accuracy in all metrics and classes.
ISPRS JOURNAL OF PHOTOGRAMMETRY AND REMOTE SENSING
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Marii Rasva, Evelin Jurgenson
Summary: Land is essential for livelihoods, but land concentration negatively affects rural communities. Estonia needs regulations to restrain land concentration.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Loredana Polello, Anna Rita Molinar Min, Angela Fanelli, Ennio Negri, Andrea Peano, Pier Giuseppe Meneguz, Paolo Tizzani
Summary: The Red-legged partridge in Italy has a diverse community of gastrointestinal parasites, with Eimeria sp. having the highest prevalence; this study provides valuable information on the gastrointestinal parasites of the Red-legged partridge.
Article
Environmental Studies
Lingyue Li, Zhixin Qi, Shi Xian, Dong Yao
Summary: Agricultural land resources are crucial for food and agricultural sustainability in China, but strict land use control does not prevent erosion by urban sprawl. Research on agricultural land conversion in Chongqing shows that the conversion is mainly concentrated in the main city area and its surroundings, with a more even spatial distribution at the county/district scale compared to the town/village scale. The study highlights the need for tangible approaches for a sustainable rural-urban transformation.
Article
Ecology
Francesco Galioto, Francesco Musotti
Summary: The present study explores how local communities deal with the abandonment of agricultural lands in marginal areas, based on the European reality. It uses an analytical framework grounded on game theory and different strands of literature to examine the decision-making processes of individual landowners and regulators regarding abandonment and support for land management initiatives. The findings suggest that collective initiatives are preferred in highly fragmented areas, but may require external aid to be established and effectively counter land abandonment.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Haoxuan Yu, Izni Zahidi, Chow Ming Fai
Summary: This paper suggests that abandoned tailings ponds can be transformed into fertile agricultural land through effective reclamation efforts. Serving as a discussion paper, it explores the environmental and health risks associated with tailings ponds, as well as the potential and obstacles in repurposing them for agriculture. The discussion concludes that while there are significant challenges, there are encouraging prospects with the implementation of comprehensive efforts.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Studies
Hossein Shirzad, Ali Akbar Barati, Shaghayegh Ehteshammajd, Imaneh Goli, Narges Siamian, Saghi Movahhed Moghaddam, Mahdad Pour, Rong Tan, Kristina Janeckova, Petr Sklenicka, Hossein Azadi
Summary: This paper examines the impact of land registration on the link between land tenure and agricultural productivity, based on a study of 85 pieces of literature. The findings show that land tenure arrangements in Iran are evolving due to land demand and improvements in agricultural techniques. Further research is needed to better understand the relationship between land tenure system (LTS) and agricultural production (AP).
Article
Environmental Studies
E. Galan, E. Garmendia, O. Garcia
Summary: Mountain grazing systems based on common land face challenges in ensuring their economic viability, but they provide multiple benefits for society. Little is known about the interaction between mountain common land and higher-level policies such as the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP), but this study finds that common land plays a key role in sustaining mountain sheep grazing systems under the current CAP.
Article
Environmental Studies
Rilong Fei, Ziyi Lin, Joseph Chunga
Summary: The study indicates that China's agricultural land efficiency is generally low, with a decreasing trend from east to central and west. Provinces that engage in land transfer have higher land use efficiency, highlighting the severity of land tension in China. Furthermore, land transfer may lead to a decrease in income for agricultural workers, sacrificing the interests of agricultural operators.
Article
Agricultural Economics & Policy
Richard T. Melstrom
Summary: This article examines the impact of the U.S. Endangered Species Act regulations on agricultural values, particularly in dryland areas. The results show that ESA restrictions depress agricultural land values and profits in counties with protected habitats, with no evidence of impact in irrigated counties.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
(2021)
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Irene Arcenillas-Hernandez, Carlos Martinez-Carrasco, Paolo Tizzani, Eduardo Berriatua, Maria del Rocio Ruiz de Ybanez
Summary: The populations of red-legged partridges in the Iberian Peninsula are declining due to habitat degradation and hunting. The study analyzed the presence of digestive parasites in hunted partridges in Spain and found differences in parasite infections among different climatic regions. This study provides important information for the long-term conservation of the species and highlights the risks associated with the release of farm-reared partridges.
VETERINARY RESEARCH COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Forestry
Ihor Soloviy, Roman Kuryltsiv, Jozef Hernik, Nadiia Kryshenyk, Taras Kuleshnyk
Summary: Modern agricultural landscapes provide multiple ecosystem services with social, economic, and environmental value, offering a wide range of benefits to society. The lack of scientifically based and practically tested methodologies for identifying, mapping, and evaluating these services hampers their integration into current land use planning systems. By designing integrated production systems and improving agricultural landscapes, society can increase the total value of ecosystem services.
Article
Ecology
Miguel Viegas, Paulo Batista, Francisco Cordovil
Summary: This study assesses the impact of European Union support on fire prevalence in Portugal. The research finds that support is concentrated in wealthier agricultural regions, while poorer regions with larger forest areas receive little support. There is no correlation between EU support for forests and the prevalence of fires. To reduce fire risk, active management of forest areas and a review of support distribution are needed.
Article
Veterinary Sciences
Juan Antonio Aguayo-Adan, Carlos Rouco, Miguel Delibes-Mateos, Simone Santoro
Summary: A thorough review of literature and reports on first detections of two RHDV variants in the Euro-Mediterranean region suggested that GI.2 had a higher estimated spread rate compared to GI.1, but the differences were not statistically significant, possibly due to virulence characteristics and human facilitation. Further research on disease detection protocols in wildlife using consistent criteria will be crucial in the future.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jose Guerrero-Casado, Carlos A. Rivas, Francisco S. Tortosa
Summary: The increase of olive groves in the Mediterranean basin in the last two decades, mostly on arable land, may affect habitat suitability for steppe birds, as suggested by a study in Southern Spain.
BIRD CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Javier Fernandez-Lopez, Jose A. Blanco-Aguiar, Joaquin Vicente, Pelayo Acevedo
Summary: Accurate estimates of species abundance distribution are crucial in wildlife studies, but are often difficult to obtain for large spatial or long temporal scales. This study proposes a hierarchical modeling approach using the Royle-Nichols model to obtain population abundance indices from wildlife-vehicle collision (WVC) data. The findings demonstrate that accurately estimating wildlife abundance at a fine spatial resolution is possible by considering individual detectability in the modeling process.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Ramon H. Zambrano, Jose Guerrero-Casado, Victor A. Centeno, Francisco S. Tortosa
Summary: This study investigated the activity patterns of Stenocercus iridescens in an agroecosystem area of the Ecuadorian coast region. The results showed that heliophany had a significant impact on the lizard's activity, while temperature did not. In areas with constant temperature and high solar radiation, heliophany may have a greater influence on ectotherm activity patterns.
Article
Ecology
Carmen Ruiz-Rodriguez, Javier Fernandez-Lopez, Joaquin Vicente, Jose A. Blanco-Aguiar, Pelayo Acevedo
Summary: This study investigates the usefulness of spatial modeling in predicting game species abundance and distribution using hunting yield data. The results show that previous models calibrated on hunting yields are able to forecast general patterns of wild boar abundance, but their accuracy decreases when extrapolated to new areas. These findings suggest that spatial models calibrated on hunting yields can be a good option for predicting species abundance distribution at large scales, but critical assessment is needed.
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Jorge Tobajas, Rafael Finat, Pablo Ferreras, Antoni Margalida
Summary: We documented the unnoticed scavenging behavior of the endangered Iberian lynx on wild ungulate carcasses in a reintroduced lynx population in Spain. The study revealed that a significant proportion of lynxes consume carrion, and this behavior may be more common than previously thought. The consumption of carrion by lynxes has implications for their conservation, including potential exposure to disease-causing pathogens and toxins.
BIOLOGICAL CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Marta Canos-Burguete, Mizar Torrijo-Salesa, Francisco S. Tortosa, Jose Guerrero-Casado
Summary: This study compares the effects of traditional and intensive vineyards and olive groves on reptile diversity and abundance, and examines the acceptance of artificial shelters. The results show that traditional agricultural systems have higher species richness and abundance of reptiles compared to intensive systems. Artificial refuges were found to be used by a significant number of animals in olive groves. These findings emphasize the importance of traditional agricultural practices in providing refuge for reptile communities.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Miguel Delibes-Mateos, Francisca Castro, Luis Arias de Reyna, Agustin Camacho, Brian Cooke, Rafael Villafuerte
Summary: The development of evidence-based tools is crucial for monitoring wildlife populations and assessing the efficacy of management interventions. The study evaluated the reliability of Cooke's method for estimating the abundance of European rabbits, and found that it provides a simple and inexpensive way for non-expert land managers to estimate rabbit abundance.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Martinez-Jauregui, Miguel Delibes-Mateos, Beatriz Arroyo, Jenny Anne Glikman, Mario Solino
Summary: The EU biodiversity strategy for 2030 is based on a whole-of-society approach to biodiversity protection and aims to tackle the main drivers of biodiversity loss through commitments and actions. A survey conducted in six European countries revealed a common culture in wildlife management principles among citizens, regardless of rural or urban areas. The findings suggest that payments for environmental services, managing scarce species, prioritizing management in certain habitats, and focusing on protected areas are all acceptable and preferred methods for wildlife conservation.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Zoology
Esther Descalzo, Francisco Diaz-Ruiz, Miguel Delibes-Mateos, Jose Jimenez, Pablo Ferreras
Summary: The Egyptian mongoose is a generalist and opportunistic predator, mainly distributed in the Iberian Peninsula. This study aimed to investigate the feeding habits of the Egyptian mongoose in central Spain, its northeastern range edge. Through the analysis of scats and stomach contents, it was found that European rabbits were the primary prey, followed by reptiles and small mammals. The availability of prey species in different habitats influenced the diet composition of the mongoose.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Elisa Ferreras-Colino, Esther Descalzo, Beatriz Romero, Christian Gortazar, Pablo Ferreras
Summary: This study reported the presence of M. bovis, the causative agent of tuberculosis, in Egyptian mongooses captured in Spain. Although no visible lesions were observed, further research is needed to understand its role in tuberculosis epidemiology.
ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carlos Cano-Barbacil, Martina Carrete, Pilar Castro-Diez, Miguel Delibes-Mateos, Josep A. Jaques, Marta Lopez-Darias, Manuel Nogales, Joan Pino, Macarena Ros, Anna Traveset, Xavier Turon, Montserrat Vila, Maria Altamirano, Ines Alvarez, Andres Arias, Dani Boix, Carlos Cabido, Eva Cacabelos, Fernando Cobo, Joaquin Cruz, Jose A. Cuesta, Beatriz Dader, Pedro del Estal, Belinda Gallardo, Miguel Gomez Laporta, Pablo Gonzalez-Moreno, Jose Carlos Hernandez, Borja Jimenez-Alfaro, Adrian Lazaro Lobo, Mar Leza, Marta Montserrat, Francisco J. Oliva-Paterna, Laura Pineiro, Carlos Ponce, Pere Pons, Roser Rotches-Ribalta, Nuria Roura-Pascual, Marta Sanchez, Alejandro Trillo, Elisa Vinuela, Emili Garcia-Berthou
Summary: Invasive alien species have significant impacts on native biodiversity and ecosystem services. This study used a three-step horizon scanning consensus method to identify potential invaders in Spain in the next 10 years. A total of 47 very high-risk, 61 high-risk, 93 moderate-risk, and 732 low-risk species were identified.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jose Guerrero-Casado, Antonio J. Carpio, Marta Canos-Burguete, Mizar Torrijo-Salesa, Francisco S. Tortosa
Summary: This study compared the abundance and species richness of reptiles in traditional vineyards and trellis vineyards. The results showed that traditional vineyards had higher abundance and diversity of reptiles compared to trellis vineyards. The lack of refuge in trellis vineyards due to the vertical growth of plants is likely the main cause of the lower abundance and species richness found in these systems.
SPANISH JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Miguel Delibes-Mateos, Jenny Anne Glikman, Regina Lafuente, Rafael Villafuerte, Fernando E. Garrido
Summary: The study found that most respondents supported the reintroduction of the Iberian lynx, although support was slightly lower among hunters. The survey also showed that support remained very high years after the release of lynx. Perceptions toward benefits and concerns did not change significantly after lynx reintroduction, with supporters perceiving more benefits and opponents expressing more concerns.
CONSERVATION SCIENCE AND PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jiarui Zhao, Xiaohu Yuan, Zhanjun Liu, Haotian Shi, Bingnian Zhai, Yuanjun Zhu
Summary: Overfertilization is common in rainfed apple orchards on China's Loess Plateau, but its impacts on soil physicochemical properties in deep soil profiles are poorly understood. This study found that different land-use types showed divergent distribution patterns in soil properties, with low variability for SWC and pH, moderate variability for NH4+-N, AP, and AK, and high variability for SOC, NO3--N, and EC. The results also showed that fertilization influenced soil water content, NO3--N, AP, and AK, and NO3--N played a crucial role in regulating pH and EC. Soil profiles were useful for studying the evolution of soil quality.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Daniel Nyfeler, Olivier Huguenin-Elie, Emmanuel Frossard, Andreas Luscher
Summary: Grass-legume mixtures combine high yields, low fertiliser requirements, and low nitrate leaching better than either pure grass or pure legume swards, both during the intact plant cover and after tilling for the subsequent crop.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Martin Faucher, Seraphine Grellier, Clemence Chaudron, Jean-Louis Janeau, Gabrielle Rudi, Fabrice Vinatier
Summary: The Mediterranean region is expected to experience more intense rainfall events and severe droughts due to climate change, leading to an increase in runoff and erosion rates in agrosystems. Vegetation cover can help reduce erosion and the soil seed bank can provide cost-effective vegetation. This study assessed the effect of vegetation cover on seed loss in vineyards and evaluated the differences in the soil seed bank along a transect. The results suggest that vegetation may not protect interrows from runoff-induced seed loss.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Christian Thierfelder, Blessing Mhlanga, Isaiah Nyagumbo, Kelvin Kalala, Esau Simutowe, Mazvita Chiduwa, Chloe Maclaren, Joao Vasco Silva, Hambulo Ngoma
Summary: The performance of different maize-legume diversification strategies was compared in southern Africa. Intercropping systems showed significant nutritional and economic benefits, but had higher labor requirements compared to other cropping systems. Soil organic carbon content and pH were not affected by the tested cropping systems.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Han Chen, Han Li, Yizhao Wei, Edward Mcbean, Hong Liang, Weimin Wang, Jinhui Jeanne Huang
Summary: This research introduces a hybrid four-sub-deep neural network (HFSD) model for partitioning NEE into GPP and ER. The HFSD employs dual sub-deep neural networks to estimate ERa and ERb and incorporates GPP and environmental variables to predict vegetation transpiration. The results of the model show that the dual sub-DNNs architecture enhances the accuracy of ER simulations, while using EC-derived T as a constraint improves the accuracy of GPP simulations. Correlation analyses suggest that solar radiation and air temperature primarily influence the seasonal variations in GPP and ER, while soil moisture has a strong impact during dry seasons. This study advances the biophysical description of data-driven models for NEE partitioning and enhances the accuracy of GPP and ER estimates.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Michael Glaser, Stefan Dullinger, Dietmar Moser, Johannes Wessely, Milan Chytry, Zdenka Lososova, Irena Axmanova, Christian Berg, Jana Buerger, Serge Buholzer, Fabrizio Buldrini, Alessandro Chiarucci, Swen Follak, Filip Kuezmic, Stefan Meyer, Petr Pysek, Nina Richner, Urban Silc, Siegrid Steinkellner, Alexander Wietzke, Franz Essl
Summary: This study investigated changes in vascular plant species in Central European arable fields and their edges from 1930 to 2019. The results showed a small decline in overall species occupancy, but a more pronounced species turnover. Species with environmental preferences for nutrient-rich sites with neutral pH increased in occupancy, while species typical for arable fields decreased. No response to climate change was observed, and there was a decrease in archaeophytes and native species and an increase in neophytes.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Thomas Abrell, Krishna Naudin, Felix J. J. A. Bianchi, Debora Veiga Aragao, Pablo Tittonell, Marc Corbeels
Summary: This study demonstrates that reducing fallow periods in shifting cultivation systems in the Eastern Amazon region has negative effects on soil fertility and weed pressure, posing a threat to the sustainability and productivity of local farming systems.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Jun Wang, Lu Lv, Ronggui Hu, Haiyang Ma, Bo Liu, Wenju Zhang, Lei Wu
Summary: Nitrification and denitrification are crucial for nitrogen losses in agricultural soils and are affected by soil properties. This study investigated the patterns and controlling factors of nitrification and denitrification potentials in paddy soils in major rice-producing areas of Hubei Province, China. The results showed that soil pH and SOC were the primary factors regulating nitrification and denitrification potentials, respectively.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Olga Fishkis, Jessica Weller, Jorn Lehmhus, Franz Pollinger, Jorn Strassemeyer, Heinz -Josef Koch
Summary: The Farm to Fork strategy of the European Union aims to reduce pesticide use and replace chemical measures with mechanical methods in weed control. However, there is currently no comprehensive evaluation of the ecological and economic parameters of mechanical methods. This study quantified these parameters for different weed control methods in sugar beet and found that no method can be considered fully environmentally friendly.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Mercedes Guerrero-Brotons, Nuria Perujo, Anna M. Romani, Rosa Gomez
Summary: Proper bed substrate selection is crucial for the performance of constructed wetlands, especially when treating drainage water with high nitrogen and low carbon and phosphorus concentrations. In a field-scale pilot plant, adding a carbon-rich substrate such as soil or biochar increased phosphorus availability in beds. Beds with soil displayed higher microbial density and activity, as well as better plant growth compared to gravel. These findings highlight the importance of selecting suitable substrates for treating irrigated agricultural water.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Beatrice Giannetta, Cesar Plaza, Giorgio Galluzzi, Iria Benavente-Ferraces, Juan Carlos Garcia-Gil, Marco Panettieri, Gabriel Gasco, Claudio Zaccone
Summary: This study examines the long-term effects of biochar application on soil organic C protection and finds that biochar, especially when combined with other amendments, has the potential to increase the content of particulate organic C and mineral-associated organic C in soils. The presence of ferrihydrite may mediate the positive effects on mineral-associated organic matter.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Emily Rose Waring, Carl Pederson, Ainis Lagzdins, Chelsea Clifford, Matthew J. Helmers
Summary: Addressing the global problem of eutrophication requires better management of inorganic nitrogen in the agricultural landscape. This study compares the effects of different tillage practices and cover crops on soil and water quality. The results show that the conventional tillage system is more effective in improving water quality and maintaining crop yields compared to other tillage practices. Additionally, the study reveals that the impact of tillage practices and cover crop growth methods on water and soil quality changes over time.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Annalisa Stevenson, Yakun Zhang, Jingyi Huang, Jie Hu, Keith Paustian, Alfred E. Hartemink
Summary: Considerable advances have been made in the assessment and mapping of soil organic carbon stocks. However, the rates of change in carbon stocks are influenced by various factors and need to be quantified. This study found that sandy soils under cultivation and forests have different organic carbon stocks. Factors such as tillage, irrigation, and nitrogen applications contribute to the decline in soil organic carbon stocks. Afforestation of abandoned cultivated fields can increase soil organic carbon, but it is still lower than soils under forest that have never been cultivated.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Zhiyuan Yao, Chuanxiong Huang, Huiling Hu, Tao Wang, Yulong Li, Xiaoming Sune, Sina Adl, Bo Zhu
Summary: Enhancing soil organic carbon levels through improved fertilization strategies is important for soil health and sustainable crop production. This study found that the relative abundance of organisms from higher trophic levels and increased network complexity in the soil micro-food webs are vital contributors to effective SOC accumulation.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Qing Qu, Lei Deng, Zhouping Shangguan, Jian Sun, Jinsheng He, Kaibo Wang, Zhengchao Zhou, Jiwei Li, Josep Penuelas
Summary: Grazing exclusion is a widely implemented strategy for restoring degraded grassland ecosystems and increasing carbon stocks. This study analyzed data from 199 experiments to understand the temporal responses and factors influencing plant and soil carbon stocks following grazing exclusion in different grassland ecosystems. The results showed that plant biomass carbon stocks and soil organic carbon stocks decreased exponentially or rationally with years since enclosure. Grazing exclusion had positive effects on aboveground biomass carbon, but the effects on belowground biomass and soil carbon were influenced by climate, initial carbon levels, and grazing exclusion duration. The response of carbon stocks to grazing exclusion stabilized after approximately 40 years, with soil carbon sequestration showing a lagged pattern compared to plant biomass carbon. The study highlighted the effectiveness of grazing exclusion in regions with low carbon content and non-water limited conditions. However, it might not be an effective measure to increase soil organic carbon stocks in water-limited areas like desert grasslands.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
