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How Soil Moisture and Organic Carbon Affect Apple Orchards on the Loess Plateau
Jim Crocker
30th May, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study on apple orchards in the Loess Plateau, China, found that soil moisture content (SMC) decreases significantly with orchard age, especially at depths of 100-500 cm
- Soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration increases with orchard age, peaking at 12 years, and occurs significantly in deeper soil layers
- Soil moisture in deeper layers negatively correlates with SOC, and root dry weight density influences both SMC and SOC, highlighting the need for effective soil management practices
AgricultureEnvironmentPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Soil moisture and soil organic carbon coupled effects in apple orchards on the Loess Plateau, China.
Published 29th May, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-63039-2
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Journal: Science (New York, N.Y.), Issue: Vol 304, Issue 5677, Jun 2004