Comparing Current and Future Land Suitability for Growing Rainfed Corn (Zea mays) in Georgia, USA.

ABSTRACT: Land suitability (LS) classifications are essential for efficient and sustainable agricultural land use. With climate change, future LS classifications are necessary to ensure that crop growth remains sustainable and prevents land degradation. This study develops a current LS classification for rainfed corn (Zea mays) growth in the state of Georgia, USA, which is validated using historical census data on yield, acres planted, and corn crop lost. Significant (p < 0.05) differences were found between yield, acres planted, and crop loss percentage across LS classes for many years. Soil factors (Ph and soil texture) showed significant differences in fewer years compared to climate and topography factors, as soil factors can be altered by management practices such as liming and ir

SUBMITTER: Kerry R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11397360 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature