The underexposed nature-based solutions: A critical state-of-art review on drought mitigation

Yimer, Estifanos Addisu; De Trift, Lien; Lobkowicz, Ida; Villani, Lorenzo; Nossent, Jiri; van Griensven, Ann

doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2023.119903

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“…An alternative to the problem of forage monoculture with high water requirements in areas with low availability of quality water is the diversification of crops with the same forage type, with productive potential but with lower water demand [9][10][11]. Biodiversity through the introduction of alternative forages holds promise in mitigating these challenges due to their drought tolerance and adaptability to various environmental conditions [12][13][14]. In contexts such as those observed by this study, livestock producing milk and meat on a large scale are the most demanding of forage for feed under stable conditions [15].…”

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Growth, Productivity, Yield Components and Seasonality of Different Genotypes of Forage Clover Lotus corniculatus L. under Varied Soil Moisture Contents

Xolocotzi-Acoltzi,

Pedroza-Sandoval,

García-De los Santos

et al. 2024

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This study aimed to evaluate the response to water deficit of different ecotypes and a variety of Lotus corniculatus on growth, productivity, and yield components, through seasonal times. A randomized block experimental design in a 2 × 5 factorial arrangement with three replicates was used. The first variation factor was soil moisture contents: field capacity (FC) was 26.5% ± 1.5, and water deficit (WD) was 85% of FC (22.5% ± 1.5); the second variation factor was the ecotypes identified with the codes 255301, 255305, 202700 and 226792 and of the variety Estanzuela Ganador. The best responses in plant cover and weight of accumulated fresh biomass were obtained in the ecotype 202700 under WD, with values of 1649.0 cm2 and 583.7 g plant−1, and 1661.2 cm2 and 740.1 g plant−1 in ecotype 255305 under FC. The leaf clover was the main component of yield during the summer and autumn seasons. Ecotype 226792 was tolerant to low temperatures during the winter season with better leaf development. Ecotype 202700 is the best option for forage clover production when water is limited, and ecotype 255305 when water is not resource-limited, but these preliminary conclusions need to be confirmed in field studies.

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