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2022
Contrasting yield responses at varying levels of shade suggest different suitability of crops for dual land-use systems: a meta-analysis
Contrasting yield responses at varying levels of shade suggest different suitability of crops for dual land-use systems: a meta-analysis
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Despite the large body of research surrounding crop growth parameters, there is still a lack of systematic assessments on how harvestable yields of different crop types respond to varying levels of shading. However, with the advent of agrivoltaic systems, a technology that combines energy and food production, shade tolerance of cropping systems is becoming increasingly important. To address this research gap, a meta-analysis with data from two experimental approaches (intercropping and artificial shading with cloths, nets or solar panels) was performed. The aim was to quantitatively assess the susceptibility of different temperate crop types to increasing levels of shading. Crop type specific yield response curves were developed as a function of reduction in solar radiation, estimating relative crop yields compared to the unshaded controls. Only studies that reported reduction in solar radiation and crop yield per area in temperate and subtropical areas were included. The results suggested a nonlinear relationship between achieved crop yields and reduction in solar radiation for all crop types. Most crops tolerate reduced solar radiation up to 15%, showing a less than proportional yield decline. However, significant differences between the response curves of the following crop types existed: Berries, fruits and fruity vegetables benefited from reduction in solar radiation up to 30%. Forages, leafy vegetables, tubers/root crops, and C3 cereals initially showed less than proportional crop yield loss. In contrast, maize and grain legumes experienced strong crop yield losses even at low shade levels. The results provide a set of initial indicators that may be used in assessing the suitability of crop types for shade systems, and thus for agrivoltaic or other dual land-use systems. Detailed yield response curves, as provided by this study, are valuable tools in optimizing the output of annual crop components in these systems.
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Agronomy for sustainable development, 42 (2022), 3.
https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-022-00783-7.
ISSN: 1773-0155
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Laub, M., Pataczek, L., Feuerbacher, A., Zikeli, S., & Högy, P. (2022). Contrasting yield responses at varying levels of shade suggest different suitability of crops for dual land-use systems: a meta-analysis. Agronomy for sustainable development, 42(3). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13593-022-00783-7
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@article{Laub2022,
doi = {10.1007/s13593-022-00783-7},
author = {Laub, Moritz and Pataczek, Lisa and Feuerbacher, Arndt et al.},
title = {Contrasting yield responses at varying levels of shade suggest different suitability of crops for dual land-use systems: a meta-analysis},
journal = {Agronomy for Sustainable Development},
year = {2022},
volume = {42},
number = {3},
}