Abstract / Description of output
A global, unified dataset on Soil Organic Carbon (SOC) changes under perennial crops has not existed till now. We present a global, harmonised database on SOC change resulting from perennial crop cultivation. It contains information about 1605 paired-comparison empirical values (some of which are aggregated data) from 180 different peer-reviewed studies, 709 sites, on 58 different perennial
crop types, from 32 countries in temperate, tropical and boreal areas; including species used for food, bioenergy and bio-products. The database also contains information on climate, soil characteristics, management and topography. This is the first such global compilation and will act as a baseline for SOC
changes in perennial crops. It will be key to supporting global modelling of land use and carbon cycle
feedbacks, and supporting agricultural policy development.
crop types, from 32 countries in temperate, tropical and boreal areas; including species used for food, bioenergy and bio-products. The database also contains information on climate, soil characteristics, management and topography. This is the first such global compilation and will act as a baseline for SOC
changes in perennial crops. It will be key to supporting global modelling of land use and carbon cycle
feedbacks, and supporting agricultural policy development.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Scientific Data |
Early online date | 13 May 2019 |
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Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 13 May 2019 |
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Jonathan Hillier
- Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies - Chair of Mathematical Modelling and Global Food Systems
- Global Academy of Agriculture and Food Systems
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