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eISSN: 2083-5906
ISSN: 1230-1485
ISSN: 1230-1485
SHORT COMMUNICATION
Spatiotemporal Evolution and Regional
Disparities in the Carbon Reduction Potential
of Fertilized Straw Utilization in China
1
Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Shenyang, 110161, China
2
Organic Cycle Research Institute (Suzhou), China Agricultural University, Suzhou, 215100, China
Submission date: 2025-03-17
Acceptance date: 2025-05-01
Online publication date: 2025-07-03
Corresponding author
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ABSTRACT
The fertilized utilization of straw is a crucial strategy for green agricultural development
and carbon reduction in China. However, regional disparities in resource endowment and utilization
create a complex spatial carbon emission reduction potential pattern. This study systematically
analyzes the total straw and nutrient resources, as well as the spatiotemporal evolution of carbon
reduction potential from fertilized straw utilization across 31 provinces from 2014 to 2023.
The Theil index quantifies regional imbalances, while Moran’s I and local spatial autocorrelation identify
clustering patterns. Results indicate that China’s total straw resources remained stable, with the highest
concentration in the northeastern and central agricultural regions. The carbon reduction potential
increased from 18.15 to 20.00 million tons, with nitrogen contributing 85% of the total reduction.
The Theil index reveals narrowing regional disparities, though internal imbalances persist
in the east. Spatial analysis highlights significant clustering, with the northeast and central regions
showing strong “high-high” aggregation, while eastern coastal and western areas exhibit “low-low”
clustering. Strengthening regional coordination, optimizing resource allocation, and promoting
technology adoption are essential to reducing disparities and enhancing the national carbon reduction
potential, contributing to China’s green agricultural transformation and “dual carbon” goals.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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