Assessment framework for water-suitable planting patterns of economic tree species in arid areas

• Published in: Agricultural water management Vol. 314; p. 109513
• Main Authors: Xu, Chao, Kong, Wei, Zhao, Dongmei, Bai, Ting, Gao, Fei, Luan, Xiaobo, Sun, Shikun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2025; Elsevier
• Subjects: afforestation; apples; China; climate; ecosystems; evolution; Forest restoration; fruit trees; industry; Loess Plateau; orchards; soil water; Soil water carrying capacity for vegetation; Suitable growth area; sustainable development; water management; water shortages; Water-suitable planting patterns; China; Water-suitable planting patterns; Suitable growth area; Forest restoration; Soil water carrying capacity for vegetation; Loess Plateau

Appropriate forest restoration is of great significance in arid regions. However, it is necessary to balance soil moisture utilization to maintain the health of the ecosystem. The northern Shaanxi region of the Loess Plateau has undergone large-scale afforestation, primarily focused on fruit tree pl...