Loess Plateau Cropland: Evolution and Ecological Impacts over Four Millennia
The Loess Plateau (LP), the cradle of Chinese civilization, has a long history of agricultural activities closely linked to ecological changes. This study addresses a fundamental question: what was the maximum sustainable cropland area threshold for the LP prior to modern soil and water conservation...
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| Main Authors: | Tao Huang, Shaoshan An, Wanyun Huang, Baoyuan Liu |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2025-05-01
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| Series: | Land |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/14/5/1015 |
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