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Long-term mulched drip irrigation (MDI) has significantly improved cotton production in China's arid regions. This study evaluated the impact of MDI on key soil environmental factors, providing a holistic assessment of its sustainability. Long-term MDI showed benefits including improved soil salinity management, nutrient retention, soil structure, and microbial functions, contributing to enhanced soil quality. The findings support MDI as an effective water-saving technology and a sustainable solution for oasis agriculture in arid lands.
Publisher
npj Sustainable Agriculture
Published On
Sep 25, 2024
Authors
Zhenhua Wang, Rui Chen, Wenhao Li, Jihong Zhang, Jinzhu Zhang, Libing Song, Jiulong Wang, Haiqiang Li, Hongchen Mou, Zhaoyang Li, Carlos R. Mello, Patrick Drohan, Li Guo
Tags
mulched drip irrigation
cotton production
arid regions
soil quality
water-saving technology
sustainability
oasis agriculture

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