Publications by authors named "Bolun Luo"
Maize and soybean rotation benefits soil quality and organic carbon stock.
J Environ Manage
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Soybean and maize rotation is a recommended strategy for improving crop yields, but its impact on soil quality and carbon storage needs further investigation.
- An 8-year study in Northeast China revealed that soybean-maize rotation systems improved soil quality, multifunctionality, and carbon stock significantly compared to continuous cropping.
- Increased frequency of soybean in rotation enhanced soil enzyme activity and nitrogen availability, leading to better soil health and increased carbon and nitrogen storage over time.
Article Synopsis
- Recycling livestock manure in agroecosystems can boost crop production, soil health, and minimize environmental harm, yet its overall impact on food-energy-soil-environment interactions has been under-researched.
- A five-year study compared maize yields and quality under different fertilization methods, showing that manure mixed with minerals outperformed pure mineral fertilization in maintaining grain and straw quality.
- Manure application not only improved soil quality and reduced nitrogen oxide emissions but also achieved the highest sustainability index, indicating its effectiveness in enhancing maize production sustainably.