Connection between water consumption of apple production and subsurface water depletion on the Loess Plateau of China

IF 5.9 1区 农林科学 Q1 AGRONOMY
Peijun Shi , Jianjun Yang , Yi Yang , Zhi Li
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Abstract

Economic tree species, particularly those in the agroforestry ecosystems, significantly impact subsurface hydrological processes due to their high transpiration and water demand. Understanding the impacts of agroforestry systems on subsurface water is crucial for sustainable water management, but quantitative regional-scale assessment remains challenging. This study investigated the relationship between water consumption in apple production and subsurface water in the Changwu County on the Loess Plateau of China. Using the dataset of apple orchard areas and yields from 1995 to 2020, we quantified the consumed water and depleted subsurface water by apple production, and subsequently analyzed their relationships with water table. Results indicated a clear linkage between water table decline and water consumption for apple production. Since 2005, precipitation has been unable to meet water demand of apple production, leading to progressive depletion of subsurface water. By 2020, the cumulative water depletion in the study area reached 3.6 × 107 m3, corresponding to a 63 mm decline in the water table depth equivalent to 11 % of mean annual precipitation. Both water consumption for apple production and subsurface water depletion showed linear growth trends in parallel with orchard expansion. The spatial extent of apple orchards was identified as the primary driver of regional subsurface water depletion. Intensive apple production has disrupted groundwater connectivity in this area, thereby increasing the risk to subsurface water. These findings provide valuable insights for balancing sustainable water management and agricultural production.
黄土高原苹果生产耗水量与地下水枯竭的关系
经济树种,特别是农林业生态系统中的经济树种,由于其高蒸腾和高需水量而对地下水文过程产生重大影响。了解农林复合系统对地下水的影响对可持续水资源管理至关重要,但定量的区域尺度评估仍然具有挑战性。研究了黄土高原长武县苹果生产耗水量与地下水的关系。利用1995 - 2020年的苹果园面积和产量数据,定量分析了苹果生产耗水量和枯竭地下水,并分析了它们与地下水位的关系。结果表明,地下水位下降与苹果生产耗水量之间存在明显的联系。2005年以来,降水量已无法满足苹果生产用水需求,导致地下水逐渐枯竭。到2020年,研究区累计耗水量达到3.6 × 107 m3,相当于地下水位下降63 mm,相当于年平均降水量的11 %。随着果园规模的扩大,苹果生产耗水量和地下水耗竭均呈线性增长趋势。苹果园的空间扩展是区域地下水枯竭的主要驱动因素。苹果集约化生产破坏了该地区地下水的连通性,从而增加了地下水的风险。这些发现为平衡可持续水资源管理和农业生产提供了有价值的见解。
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Agricultural Water Management
Agricultural Water Management 农林科学-农艺学
CiteScore
12.10
自引率
14.90%
发文量
648
审稿时长
4.9 months
期刊介绍: Agricultural Water Management publishes papers of international significance relating to the science, economics, and policy of agricultural water management. In all cases, manuscripts must address implications and provide insight regarding agricultural water management.
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