Agroforestry with N-2-fixing trees: sustainable development's friend or foe?

作者:Rosenstock T S*; Tully K L; Arias Navarro C; Neufeldt H; Butterbach Bahl K; Verchot L V
来源:Current Opinion in Environmental Sustainability, 2014, 6: 15-21.
DOI:10.1016/j.cosust.2013.09.001

摘要

Legume tree-based farming systems sit at a crucial nexus of agroecological sustainability. Their capacity to support microbial N-2 fixation can increase soil nitrogen (N) availability and therefore improve soil fertility, crop yields, and support long-term stewardship of natural resources. However, increasing N availability oftentimes catalyzes the release of N into the surrounding environment, in particular nitrous oxide (N2O) a potent greenhouse gas. We summarize current knowledge on the agroecological footprint of legume-based agroforestry and provide a first appraisal of whether the technology represents a pathway toward sustainable development or an environmental hazard.

  • 出版日期2014-2