Bioenergy and ecosystem services trade-offs and synergies in marginal agricultural lands: A remote-sensing-based assessment method

Longato, Davide; Gaglio, Mattias; Boschetti, Mirco; Gissi, Elena

doi:10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.117672

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“…A broader set of analytical techniques and data are needed to monitor these extensive adaptations within the MRD, including remote sensing to identify and support transitions on marginal lands (e.g. [71]).…”

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Salt-tolerant rice variety adoption in the Mekong River Delta: Farmer adaptation to sea-level rise

Paik

Nhu

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Rice production in the Mekong River Delta of Vietnam (MRD) is endangered by sea-level rise and an associated increase in the incidence of salinity intrusion. This paper examines the diffusion of salt tolerant rice varieties in the MRD that were promoted through Consortium for Unfavorable Rice Environments (CURE) activities. Factors associated with adoption of CURE-related varieties are estimated using a random utilty model and a dataset of 800 farm households with rice fields in salinity prone areas of the MRD. Results suggest that there has been widespread adoption of CURE-related varieties in salinity-prone areas. Further, multivariate analysis reveals that environment and location characteristics, rather than household characteristics, are the most important determinants of adoption. In particular, CURE-related varieties are more likely to be adopted in high-salinity-risk areas that are not protected by salinity barrier gates. Neighbhors' adoption decisions also strongly influence household decisions to adopt CURE-related varieties. The contracting of mechanization, particularly for land preparation and harvest, requires the coordination of village households in timing of planting, harvest and varietal duration. This coordination appears to extend to choice of CURE-related varieties. Finally, CURE-related varieties and other varieties generate similar net revenues in a year with low salinity exposure, suggesting that CURE-related varieties are a low-cost insurance policy against salinity inundation in high risk areas. Combined, these results highlight the need to address complex factors beyond current economic profits, like environment, community choices, and risk mitigation, when designing technologies and policies that support farmer adaptation to climatic change.

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Salt-tolerant rice variety adoption in the Mekong River Delta: Farmer adaptation to sea-level rise

Paik

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“…The second generation of lignocellulosic biorefineries (i.e., lignocellulosic wastes and non-food crops) seeks to use the lignocellulosic biomass for bioenergy generation (De Bhowmick et al, 2018;Branco et al, 2019). The non-food crops used under this model include alfalfa, willow, poplar, and some grasses like reed canary, which are characterized by high productivity and their suitability to be produced in poor soils and marginal lands (Longato et al, 2019). The second generation also includes different agricultural residues such as rice husk and its bran, sugarcane bagasse, wheat straw, forest thinning, maize stover, wheat bran, and agricultural residues or wastes, e.g.…”

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Sustainable Biorefinery and Production of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)

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Egyptian Journal of Botany http://ejbo.journals.ekb.eg/ Review 45 A LFALFA is considered as "the Queen of the Forages" due to its high protein content and nutritional value. The production of alfalfa under different stressful environments is a great challenge, representing a serious threat to global food security. To improve the production of alfalfa under stressful conditions, there is a crucial need to understand the response of alfalfa plants to stresses, the mechanisms of tolerance and the management options. Alfalfa is a promising biorefinery crop from which leaf protein concentrates as well as bio-organic fertilizers can be produced. The potential of leaf-derived protein concentrate for human and animal nutrition is huge, yet unexploited. The bio-organic fertilizers derived from alfalfa plants represent a sustainable way to supply the plant with some nutrients. This review article highlights the sustainable use of alfalfa in biorefinery and bio-organic fertilizer production. Moreover, scattered knowledge about its use for production is collected supporting its suitability for improving soil fertility. Last, we discuss the suitability of alfalfa to produce stable yields in the light of changing climate and stressful conditions like salinity.

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“…Research on agroecosystem services began in the 1990s. Researchers have shown that the evaluation and prediction of agroecological services contribute to agroecosystem protection (Longato et al 2019 ; Khosravi Mashizi et al 2019 ; Del Rio et al 2020 ). Some researchers have focused on the regional impacts of ecosystem services (Chen et al 2020 ; Yang et al 2020 ; Zhong et al 2020 ), especially the ecosystem service values (ESVs) of grasslands and forests (Cao et al 2020 ).…”

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Evaluation of Agricultural Ecosystem Service Value in Arid and Semiarid Regions of Northwest China Based on the Equivalent Factor Method

2021

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A reasonable assessment of the value of ecosystem services is an effective measure to maintain the normal operation of the ecosystem and adjust the balance between economic development and the ecological environment. With the help of the related concepts of ecosystem services, this paper establishes an evaluation framework system and adopts the widely used and comprehensive evaluation method of equivalent factors, which is a rapid accounting tool used for the evaluation of ecosystem services. The value of agricultural ecosystem services was estimated from 2008 to 2017 in a typical arid-semiarid region, and nine ecosystem service functions were analyzed. Our research showed that from 2008 to 2017 the value of agricultural ecological services in Gansu Province increased annually, and the annual growth rate in 2012 was the highest (15%). The results showed that the selection of appropriate methods could quickly and effectively evaluate the value of agricultural ecosystem services. In-depth research on the function and value of agroecological services could better promote the sustainable development of agroecosystems and maintain the balance and integrity of ecological service functions. Evaluation of the balance and integrity of agricultural ecosystem ecological service functions in arid semi-arid regions will provide recommendations for land use and sustainable development and ecological environment protection in these regions. Highlights • Agricultural ecosystem services have changed in an arid and semiarid region of China in recent decades. • We reflect the results of China's ecological progress. • This study provides advice on agricultural development of other developing countries.

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Bioenergy and ecosystem services trade-offs and synergies in marginal agricultural lands: A remote-sensing-based assessment method

Cited by 41 publications

References 75 publications

Salt-tolerant rice variety adoption in the Mekong River Delta: Farmer adaptation to sea-level rise

Salt-tolerant rice variety adoption in the Mekong River Delta: Farmer adaptation to sea-level rise

Sustainable Biorefinery and Production of Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.)

Evaluation of Agricultural Ecosystem Service Value in Arid and Semiarid Regions of Northwest China Based on the Equivalent Factor Method

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