Supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areas
In this study, we explored the supportive functions of soil organic carbon (SOC) for ecosystem services in karst rocky desertification areas. A total of 200 soil samples were taken from various land use types, including grassland, forest and, agroforestry, and bare land in each rocky desertification...
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| description | In this study, we explored the supportive functions of soil organic carbon (SOC) for ecosystem services in karst rocky desertification areas. A total of 200 soil samples were taken from various land use types, including grassland, forest and, agroforestry, and bare land in each rocky desertification location. The total SOC and its fractions, nitrogen (TN), phosphorus (TP), and potassium (TK) concentrations and the soil moisture were measured. The ecosystem service functions of soil nutrient retention, soil conservation, and carbon balance responses to the SOC were analyzed. The trade-off/synergy relationship between all the factors was discussed, and the shortcomings of the different ecosystems were identified. Finally, an optimization model with high synergy between each ecosystem service was proposed. The results showed that the SOC varies greatly under different rocky desertification levels, with values ranging from 11.28 to 35.08 g·kg−1 and a mean of 23.80 g·kg−1. The SOC content in the different rocky desertification levels was as follows, in descending order: moderate to intense > potential to mild > nonexistent to potential. Meanwhile, the SOC content in the different ecosystems was as follows, in descending order: agroforestry land > forest land > grassland. The values range of TN, TP, and TK were 1.04 to 2.95, 0.38 to 1.29, and 1.17 to 13.60 g·kg−1 respectively, and their average values were 2.01, 1.06, and 5.37 g·kg−1. The SOC can promote the benefits of TN, TP, and TK, prevent erosion, and improve soil moisture and carbon storage to a certain extent. There was a high synergy between each of the factors in the soil of the agroforestry ecosystems, especially SOC, TN, and TP in the nonexistent to potential rocky desertification area. The agroforestry models “forest-grain”, “forest-fruit”, “forest-vegetable” and “forest-medicine” can be used as extension models of the artificial ecosystem, which can promote ecosystem service synergy and the comprehensive control of rocky desertification in the South China Karst. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-0b773af4b3b14841a261871d361439cf2025-01-31T05:10:40ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2025-01-01170113050Supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areasWang Xingfu0Liu Yi1Xiong Kangning2Huang Xianfei3Zhang Zhenming4School of Health Management, Guiyang Healthcare Vocational University, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou, PR China; School of Karst Science/State Engineering Technology Institute for Karst Desertification Control, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, Guizhou, PR China; College of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR ChinaSchool of Health Management, Guiyang Healthcare Vocational University, Guiyang 550081, Guizhou, PR ChinaSchool of Karst Science/State Engineering Technology Institute for Karst Desertification Control, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, Guizhou, PR China; Corresponding author.Guizhou Provincial Key Laboratory Information System of Mountainous Areas and Protection of Environment, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550001, Guizhou, PR ChinaCollege of Resources and Environmental Engineering, Guizhou University, Guiyang 550025, PR ChinaIn this study, we explored the supportive functions of soil organic carbon (SOC) for ecosystem services in karst rocky desertification areas. A total of 200 soil samples were taken from various land use types, including grassland, forest and, agroforestry, and bare land in each rocky desertification location. The total SOC and its fractions, nitrogen (TN), phosphorus (TP), and potassium (TK) concentrations and the soil moisture were measured. The ecosystem service functions of soil nutrient retention, soil conservation, and carbon balance responses to the SOC were analyzed. The trade-off/synergy relationship between all the factors was discussed, and the shortcomings of the different ecosystems were identified. Finally, an optimization model with high synergy between each ecosystem service was proposed. The results showed that the SOC varies greatly under different rocky desertification levels, with values ranging from 11.28 to 35.08 g·kg−1 and a mean of 23.80 g·kg−1. The SOC content in the different rocky desertification levels was as follows, in descending order: moderate to intense > potential to mild > nonexistent to potential. Meanwhile, the SOC content in the different ecosystems was as follows, in descending order: agroforestry land > forest land > grassland. The values range of TN, TP, and TK were 1.04 to 2.95, 0.38 to 1.29, and 1.17 to 13.60 g·kg−1 respectively, and their average values were 2.01, 1.06, and 5.37 g·kg−1. The SOC can promote the benefits of TN, TP, and TK, prevent erosion, and improve soil moisture and carbon storage to a certain extent. There was a high synergy between each of the factors in the soil of the agroforestry ecosystems, especially SOC, TN, and TP in the nonexistent to potential rocky desertification area. The agroforestry models “forest-grain”, “forest-fruit”, “forest-vegetable” and “forest-medicine” can be used as extension models of the artificial ecosystem, which can promote ecosystem service synergy and the comprehensive control of rocky desertification in the South China Karst.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X24015073Karst rocky desertificationSoil organic carbonEcosystem servicesTrade-offs and synergyOptimization strategy |
| spellingShingle | Wang Xingfu Liu Yi Xiong Kangning Huang Xianfei Zhang Zhenming Supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areas Ecological Indicators Karst rocky desertification Soil organic carbon Ecosystem services Trade-offs and synergy Optimization strategy |
| title | Supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areas |
| title_full | Supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areas |
| title_fullStr | Supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areas |
| title_full_unstemmed | Supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areas |
| title_short | Supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areas |
| title_sort | supportive functions of soil organic carbon for ecosystem services in karst desertification areas |
| topic | Karst rocky desertification Soil organic carbon Ecosystem services Trade-offs and synergy Optimization strategy |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X24015073 |
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