Xuanyue Tong , Xufei Liu , Pute Wu , Yuqing Hang , Lin Zhang , Bokun Jia , Jiasen Zhang , Peishen Cai
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We found that the SM had a positive effect on maize yield in China with an increase by 7.69 % and meteorological factors had a high correlation with the maize yield under SM. Specifically, mean temperature during maize growth period (MGTG) and total precipitation during maize growth period (TPG) indirectly impacted the percentage change (PC) of maize yield and precipitation frequency (PF) directly influenced the PC of maize yield under SM with a negative correlation, indicating that more frequent of precipitation events during the maize growth period might offset the yield increasing effect under SM. Meanwhile, the overall change ratio of maize yield under SM reduced by 0.34 % (regional difference from −5–5 %) under SSP245 and increased by 2.28 % (regional difference from −4–6 %) under SSP585, respectively. Moreover, predictions under future climate scenarios indicated that in Northeast and North China, where precipitation frequency (PF) is relatively high, the yield-promoting effect of SM on maize may be reduced. This suggests that potential changes in PF should be carefully considered when evaluating SM applicability in these regions, and that alternative or integrated mulching measures might be explored to sustain or enhance maize production under changing climatic conditions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":49503,"journal":{"name":"Soil & Tillage Research","volume":"256 ","pages":"Article 106870"},"PeriodicalIF":6.8000,"publicationDate":"2025-09-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":"{\"title\":\"More frequent precipitation during the maize growth period offsets the yield increasing effect of straw mulching in China: A meta-analysis\",\"authors\":\"Xuanyue Tong , Xufei Liu , Pute Wu , Yuqing Hang , Lin Zhang , Bokun Jia , Jiasen Zhang , Peishen Cai\",\"doi\":\"10.1016/j.still.2025.106870\",\"DOIUrl\":null,\"url\":null,\"abstract\":\"<div><div>Maize is the most widely cultivated crop in China, accounting for over 40 % of the total grain production. 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Specifically, mean temperature during maize growth period (MGTG) and total precipitation during maize growth period (TPG) indirectly impacted the percentage change (PC) of maize yield and precipitation frequency (PF) directly influenced the PC of maize yield under SM with a negative correlation, indicating that more frequent of precipitation events during the maize growth period might offset the yield increasing effect under SM. Meanwhile, the overall change ratio of maize yield under SM reduced by 0.34 % (regional difference from −5–5 %) under SSP245 and increased by 2.28 % (regional difference from −4–6 %) under SSP585, respectively. Moreover, predictions under future climate scenarios indicated that in Northeast and North China, where precipitation frequency (PF) is relatively high, the yield-promoting effect of SM on maize may be reduced. 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More frequent precipitation during the maize growth period offsets the yield increasing effect of straw mulching in China: A meta-analysis
Maize is the most widely cultivated crop in China, accounting for over 40 % of the total grain production. Straw mulching (SM) enhances crop production by improving soil moisture retention, nutrient efficiency, and overall soil health, yet it remains unclear how the effectiveness of maize yield under SM affects the response to meteorology, soil and management factors during maize growth period in China. This study combined meta-analysis and machine learning methods, using 106 paired field observations of maize yield under SM in 27 articles to quantify the relationship between meteorology, soil and management factors and yield increasing effect of SM in China. We found that the SM had a positive effect on maize yield in China with an increase by 7.69 % and meteorological factors had a high correlation with the maize yield under SM. Specifically, mean temperature during maize growth period (MGTG) and total precipitation during maize growth period (TPG) indirectly impacted the percentage change (PC) of maize yield and precipitation frequency (PF) directly influenced the PC of maize yield under SM with a negative correlation, indicating that more frequent of precipitation events during the maize growth period might offset the yield increasing effect under SM. Meanwhile, the overall change ratio of maize yield under SM reduced by 0.34 % (regional difference from −5–5 %) under SSP245 and increased by 2.28 % (regional difference from −4–6 %) under SSP585, respectively. Moreover, predictions under future climate scenarios indicated that in Northeast and North China, where precipitation frequency (PF) is relatively high, the yield-promoting effect of SM on maize may be reduced. This suggests that potential changes in PF should be carefully considered when evaluating SM applicability in these regions, and that alternative or integrated mulching measures might be explored to sustain or enhance maize production under changing climatic conditions.
期刊介绍:
Soil & Tillage Research examines the physical, chemical and biological changes in the soil caused by tillage and field traffic. Manuscripts will be considered on aspects of soil science, physics, technology, mechanization and applied engineering for a sustainable balance among productivity, environmental quality and profitability. The following are examples of suitable topics within the scope of the journal of Soil and Tillage Research:
The agricultural and biosystems engineering associated with tillage (including no-tillage, reduced-tillage and direct drilling), irrigation and drainage, crops and crop rotations, fertilization, rehabilitation of mine spoils and processes used to modify soils. Soil change effects on establishment and yield of crops, growth of plants and roots, structure and erosion of soil, cycling of carbon and nutrients, greenhouse gas emissions, leaching, runoff and other processes that affect environmental quality. Characterization or modeling of tillage and field traffic responses, soil, climate, or topographic effects, soil deformation processes, tillage tools, traction devices, energy requirements, economics, surface and subsurface water quality effects, tillage effects on weed, pest and disease control, and their interactions.