Introduction of Cardoon (<i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L.) in a Rainfed Rotation to Improve Soil Organic Carbon Stock in Marginal Lands

Introduction of Cardoon (<i>Cynara cardunculus</i> L.) in a Rainfed Rotation to Improve Soil Organic Carbon Stock in Marginal Lands

The production of a biomass as a feedstock for biorefinery is gaining attention in many agricultural areas. The adoption of biorefinery crops (i.e., perennial cardoon) can represent an interesting option for farmers and can contribute to increase soil organic carbon stock (SOCS). The study aimed to...

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Main Authors: Lorenzo D’Avino, Claudia Di Bene, Roberta Farina, Francesco Razza
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
Mediterranean region
cropping systems
soil carbon sequestration
Hénin–Dupuis’s equation
RothC model
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/10/7/946

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