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Exploring soil carbon sequestration and productivity enhancement: insights from Wuxue city, Hubei province

IARRP | Updated: 2025-07-30

From July 20 to 21, a field observation meeting was held at the Wuxue experimental demonstration base in Hubei province, spotlighting the red and yellow soil regions in southern China. The event, led by the Institute of Agricultural Resources and Regional Planning at the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, and hosted by the College of Resources and Environment at Huazhong Agricultural University attracted  over 50 experts and scholars from relevant fields. 

At the Wuxue experimental demonstration base, participants observed and examined the application effects of soil carbon sequestration and productivity enhancement technologies. These included soil conditioners, acid-reducing and carbon-sequestering biochar-based fertilizers, and the combined application of organic and inorganic fertilizers. Results from two years of localized trials indicated that these key technologies significantly increased soil pH and organic carbon content, improved soil pore structure, and enhanced soil nutrient retention. This led to an increase in rice yield by 8% to 14% and rapeseed yield by 16% to 22%, thereby boosting soil carbon storage and the CO2 fixation capacity of plants.

The meeting also showcased key technological achievements from other regions, highlighting the significant effects of increased soil carbon and productivity. The field observation meeting in Wuxue City effectively promoted the integration and synergy of project outcomes, providing an important platform for exchange and demonstration to support the dissemination and promotion efforts in other regions.

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