Carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using life cycle and GIS approaches
This study assessed the carbon sequestration potential and environmental impacts of jujube cultivation systems in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using an integrated life cycle assessment (LCA) and GIS approach. Field surveys, farmer interviews, and laboratory measurements were conducted to construct...
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| author | Yang Liu Feihong Liang Rui Chang Da Luo Wei Gao Denghua Lu Ning Wang Mili Liu Qi Feng Yizhong Duan |
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| description | This study assessed the carbon sequestration potential and environmental impacts of jujube cultivation systems in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using an integrated life cycle assessment (LCA) and GIS approach. Field surveys, farmer interviews, and laboratory measurements were conducted to construct a comprehensive life cycle inventory and spatial environmental dataset. Results showed that jujube orchards achieved a net carbon sequestration of 1381.67 × 107 t-C in 2023, equivalent to offsetting the annual CO2 emissions of a 9,265,000 MW thermal power plant. However, significant environmental pressures were identified, particularly aquatic toxicity linked to excessive pesticide use, and nutrient losses resulting in acidification and eutrophication. Sensitivity analysis revealed that northern and eastern regions, benefiting from superior natural conditions, exhibited higher ecological carrying capacities, while southern and western regions were more environmentally vulnerable. Impact response analysis showed that global warming and ecotoxicity indicators were highly sensitive to key input parameters, particularly fertilizer and pesticide use. The study highlights that sustainable management practices—such as optimizing fertilizer and pesticide use, promoting residue recycling, and adapting low-carbon technologies—are critical for enhancing orchard resilience and minimizing carbon footprints. Findings provide practical guidance for sustainable jujube cultivation and broader dryland agricultural transition strategies under climate change scenarios. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-707fd4ad9fc24229bc9a8e74c51a7ddc2025-07-04T04:46:12ZengElsevierEcological Indicators1470-160X2025-08-01177113748Carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using life cycle and GIS approachesYang Liu0Feihong Liang1Rui Chang2Da Luo3Wei Gao4Denghua Lu5Ning Wang6Mili Liu7Qi Feng8Yizhong Duan9College of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, ChinaCollege of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, China; Key Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, ChinaCollege of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, ChinaCollege of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, ChinaCollege of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, ChinaCollege of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, ChinaCollege of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, ChinaCollege of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, ChinaKey Laboratory of Ecological Safety and Sustainable Development in Arid Lands, Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China; Corresponding authors.College of Life Science, Yulin University, Yulin 719000, China; Corresponding authors.This study assessed the carbon sequestration potential and environmental impacts of jujube cultivation systems in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using an integrated life cycle assessment (LCA) and GIS approach. Field surveys, farmer interviews, and laboratory measurements were conducted to construct a comprehensive life cycle inventory and spatial environmental dataset. Results showed that jujube orchards achieved a net carbon sequestration of 1381.67 × 107 t-C in 2023, equivalent to offsetting the annual CO2 emissions of a 9,265,000 MW thermal power plant. However, significant environmental pressures were identified, particularly aquatic toxicity linked to excessive pesticide use, and nutrient losses resulting in acidification and eutrophication. Sensitivity analysis revealed that northern and eastern regions, benefiting from superior natural conditions, exhibited higher ecological carrying capacities, while southern and western regions were more environmentally vulnerable. Impact response analysis showed that global warming and ecotoxicity indicators were highly sensitive to key input parameters, particularly fertilizer and pesticide use. The study highlights that sustainable management practices—such as optimizing fertilizer and pesticide use, promoting residue recycling, and adapting low-carbon technologies—are critical for enhancing orchard resilience and minimizing carbon footprints. Findings provide practical guidance for sustainable jujube cultivation and broader dryland agricultural transition strategies under climate change scenarios.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25006788Life cycle assessmentJujube cultivationEcological carrying capacityCarbon sequestrationEnvironmental impactSustainable agriculture |
| spellingShingle | Yang Liu Feihong Liang Rui Chang Da Luo Wei Gao Denghua Lu Ning Wang Mili Liu Qi Feng Yizhong Duan Carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using life cycle and GIS approaches Ecological Indicators Life cycle assessment Jujube cultivation Ecological carrying capacity Carbon sequestration Environmental impact Sustainable agriculture |
| title | Carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using life cycle and GIS approaches |
| title_full | Carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using life cycle and GIS approaches |
| title_fullStr | Carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using life cycle and GIS approaches |
| title_full_unstemmed | Carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using life cycle and GIS approaches |
| title_short | Carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the Yellow River Jiziwan Basin using life cycle and GIS approaches |
| title_sort | carbon sequestration and environmental impact assessment of jujube cultivation in the yellow river jiziwan basin using life cycle and gis approaches |
| topic | Life cycle assessment Jujube cultivation Ecological carrying capacity Carbon sequestration Environmental impact Sustainable agriculture |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1470160X25006788 |
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