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• W2513266426 abstract "This doctoral thesis explores a paradigm of sustainable land use in the oases along the Tarim River of northwest China, where a fragile, semi-arid riparian ecosystem is being deteriorated by excessive land and water use for agriculture, in particular for the growing of cotton. This situation poses a grave threat not only to the natural Tugai vegetation in the area but also to the long-term sustainability of the region.We explore the hypothesis that the species Apocynum pictum may act as a sustainable crop substitute for the region, thereby replacing the water-demanding and widely distributed cash crop, cotton. This idea is motivated by the former having a lower water demand, as well as a number of other traditional and modern uses. To substantiate this hypothesis, a multidisciplinary research scheme has been designed, permitting the analyses of both the ecological and socio-economic potentials of this plant, its potential benefits relative to cotton and a comprehensive analysis of its productivity, water demand and economic potentials. This analysis is divided into three distinct sections. Biomass and nutrient analysis: Field investigations were conducted to sample biomass and map the spatial distribution of Apocynum pictum (abbreviated as A. pictum) at five selected sites. At each site, 3-5 plots were randomly selected and the point center quarter method, as outlined by Mueller-Dombois and Ellenberg (1974), was applied for biomass sampling. Concurrently, soil profiles were dug at each site so as to obtain soil samples from the various layers and electrical conductivity was measured as a mean of investigating soil salinity. These steps are essential for determining the physical and production basis for alternative land-use considerations.The results obtained show that the total above-ground biomass ranges from 0.6 t/ha (Qongaral 1) to 1.25 t/ha (Xayar 1), and that the total below-ground biomass of A. pictum is at 11.25 ± 5.41 t/ha. The biomass of A. pictum, relatively moderate when compared to other steppe and desert ecosystems, reflects strains of soil and water conditions for plant growth in desert margins.Evapotranspiration and water budget: Evapotranspiration (ET) is a key component of water balance and is closely linked to ecosystem productivity. Climate parameters were measured with mobile climate stations to calculate reference crop evapotranspiration (ET0) via the Penman-Monteith equation. Diurnal foliar transpiration and conductance were measured with a porometer to calculate canopy resistance. Leaf samples were photographed and analyzed for the leaf area index (LAI) in the study area so as to calculate crop evapotranspiration under standard conditions (ETc) and crop factors (Kc). Finally, the water consumptions of A. pictum and cotton were calculated and compared so as to identify which is better suited for dry environments.The results show that cotton in this study attained a high yield compared to the world average, and at a rather low ETc. Among the three plants tested, A. pictum required the least amount of water during the vegetation season with 217.2 mm a year, while the Chinese red date came close second with 339 mm and cotton was least water-efficient with 524.7 mm, thus demonstrating the viability of A. pictum as an alternative with significant water-saving potential.Economic analysis: Purposive sampling was used, with relevant participants in the study being approached by flow population and snowballing or chain sampling methods. The desired information was then obtained via a structured-questionnaire survey. Three natural resource management types of Apocynum were identified and a cost-revenue analysis was carried out for each. The results show that all three types of institutional arrangements – open access, ranching and farming – are present in our study and at various levels. Apocynum costs 1083.35 Yuan/mu, generates 3267.63 Yuan/mu of revenue from raw materials and brings a profit of 2184 Yuan/mu – the highest among of all three cash crops compared.We conclude that A. pictum offers opportunities for the restoration of vegetation in riparian ecosystems on salinized sites under the arid conditions of the Tarim Basin, while also serving as a viable land-use alternative to cotton for cash crop agriculture, as it may generate a certain income in the form of tea and fibers, as well as fodder for livestock." @default.
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• W2513266426 title "Sustainable land use alternatives in the Tarim Basin, China" @default.
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