Menvironmental impacts of crop production systems in subtropical plateau regions: case study of Yunnan, China.

ABSTRACT: Excessive fertilisation, improper nutrient management, and specific climatic factors are the main reasons for the high environmental risks associated with agricultural production in subtropical plateau regions. However, quantitative data of environmental impacts and emission reduction potential remain unclear. The development potential of such systems is likely to be significant. In that context, we conducted a case study in Yunnan Province, China, to quantify the environmental impact of crop production from 2002 to 2021. A life cycle assessment method was employed to identify the factors driving environmental impacts, and potential mitigation strategies were proposed. The yield and total nutrient input of grain crops in Yunnan Province increased over the 20-year period, and the environmen

SUBMITTER: He Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11618347 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature