Grassland conversion to cropland decreased microbial assimilation of mineral N into their residues in a Chernozem soil
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DOI: 10.1007/s00374-021-01581-1
Abstract: The effect of grassland conversion to cropland on the incorporation of N into microbial residues remains unclear. We analyzed for amino sugars, as a microbial residue biomarker, and adopted stable-isotope-probing technique to trace the assimilation… read more here.
Keywords: assimilation; conversion; grassland conversion; grassland ... See more keywords
Responses of forest eco-service values to biotopes in the China’s Conversion of Cropland to Forest Program
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DOI: 10.1007/s12665-019-8166-7
Abstract: The Conversion of Cropland to Forest Program is the largest ecological program of forest in China, which has significantly increased the forest coverage. However, it has been less effective than expected. Understanding the responding features… read more here.
Keywords: conversion cropland; cropland forest; program; forest program ... See more keywords
Forum: Integration of Crop-Livestock Systems: An Opportunity to Protect Grasslands from Conversion to Cropland in the US Great Plains
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rama.2019.12.007
Abstract: ABSTRACT The Great Plains is a mixture of cropland and grassland mainly used for agricultural purposes, with grasslands under continual threat of conversion to cropland. Agriculturists are advocating for the integration of crop-livestock systems (ICLS)… read more here.
Keywords: crop; integration; crop livestock; great plains ... See more keywords