Water scarcity in semi-arid California compromises perennial alfalfa’s high yield and carbon sinking potentials

Alfalfa (Medicago sativa L.), a C3 and nitrogen fixing crop, offers high yields and carbon sinking potential due to its perennial nature. As a prolific water user, its ability to thrive in warmer climates, such as semi-arid regions like California, is further enhanced by ample solar energy and irrig...

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Main Authors: Tianxin Wang, Kanishka Mallick, Joseph Verfaille, Daphne Szutu, Dennis Baldocchi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-03-01
Series:Agricultural Water Management
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378377424006206
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