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Sown Diversity Effects on the C and N Cycle and Interactions with Fertilization
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A better understanding of the role of plant composition and N cycle on agroecosystems is necessary, as these will be affected by future developments in agriculture intensifica-tion. To explore the effect of plant diversity on yield and carbon (C) and nitrogen (N) balances in forage mixtures, identifying potential co-benefits between functions. We analyzed results from a field experiment where plants of three forage species (a grass, a legume, and a non-legume forb) were cultivated in monocultures and mixtures. Three years after sward establishment, dry matter yield, together with δ15N, δ13C, and C and N content in plant and soil material were measured. In addition, we analyzed a second scenario to investigate the effect of fertigation with pig slurry (δ15N = +8.4‰) on the C and N balances of forage species. Results support the hypothesis that C and N allocation is affected by plant diversity. Plant composition affected N source (% N de-rived from air, % N derived from soil, and % N transferred in mixtures). In addition, sown diversity increased yield and modulated C and N balances. The δ15N of samples was affected by both plant composition and fertigation. These results are consistent with previous work showing strong plant composition effects on N-balances, and the potential role that legumes play in enhancing nitrogen sources (derived from the at-mosphere) into forage mixture systems. This study contributes to the prediction of suitable sown plant community composition and N management for the optimum ag-riculture with increased productivity and at the same time reduced environmental impact.
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ALJAZAIRI LÓPEZ, Salvador, RIBAS, Angela, LLURBA, Rosa, FERRIO DÍAZ, Juan pedro, VOLTAS VELASCO, Jordi, NOGUÉS MESTRES, Salvador, SEBASTIÀ, Ma. t.. Sown Diversity Effects on the C and N Cycle and Interactions with Fertilization. _Agronomy Journal_. 2025. Vol. 15, núm. 2, pàgs. 1-26. [consulta: 24 de gener de 2026]. ISSN: 0002-1962. [Disponible a: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/218436]