Multifunctional Evaluation and Analysis of Synergistic Relationships: A Cognitive Framework for the Sustainable Use of Cropland in China
Cropland is a comprehensive system influenced by the natural environment and human activities. This article collects the data of cropland use, soil, and other geographic, social and economic factors in the study area and then uses the methods of system analysis, induction and deduction to propose a...
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| author | Runyan Zou Yuanyuan Peng Hao Yang Yueming Hu Luo Liu Xiaoyun Mao |
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| description | Cropland is a comprehensive system influenced by the natural environment and human activities. This article collects the data of cropland use, soil, and other geographic, social and economic factors in the study area and then uses the methods of system analysis, induction and deduction to propose a new research perspective for establishing a cognitive framework and analyzing cropland resources and their functions. The framework is used to assess the rapidly urbanizing region of Guangzhou and investigate the production, ecological, and living functions provided by cropland resources. Synergistic relationships between functions are analyzed using the hot and cold spot methods. The results indicate that the production function of cropland resources in Guangzhou is good, the ecological function is favorable, and the living function is relatively low. A synergistic relationship between the three functions is observed in 91% of areas of Guangzhou, whereas a balanced relationship occurs in some areas of the southern part of Zengcheng, the northwestern and northeastern parts of Conghua, and the western part of Nansha. This research provides guidance for managing cropland resources and ensuring their sustainable utilization. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-5c2d0eaad0b64fdd8925f3cdbb22d2d22024-02-23T15:04:04ZengMDPI AGAgronomy2073-43952024-01-0114228410.3390/agronomy14020284Multifunctional Evaluation and Analysis of Synergistic Relationships: A Cognitive Framework for the Sustainable Use of Cropland in ChinaRunyan Zou0Yuanyuan Peng1Hao Yang2Yueming Hu3Luo Liu4Xiaoyun Mao5College of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaSchool of Tropical Agriculture and Forestry, Hainan University, Haikou 570228, ChinaSouth China Academy of Natural Resources Science and Technology, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaSouth China Academy of Natural Resources Science and Technology, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaCollege of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaCollege of Natural Resources and Environment, South China Agricultural University, Guangzhou 510642, ChinaCropland is a comprehensive system influenced by the natural environment and human activities. This article collects the data of cropland use, soil, and other geographic, social and economic factors in the study area and then uses the methods of system analysis, induction and deduction to propose a new research perspective for establishing a cognitive framework and analyzing cropland resources and their functions. The framework is used to assess the rapidly urbanizing region of Guangzhou and investigate the production, ecological, and living functions provided by cropland resources. Synergistic relationships between functions are analyzed using the hot and cold spot methods. The results indicate that the production function of cropland resources in Guangzhou is good, the ecological function is favorable, and the living function is relatively low. A synergistic relationship between the three functions is observed in 91% of areas of Guangzhou, whereas a balanced relationship occurs in some areas of the southern part of Zengcheng, the northwestern and northeastern parts of Conghua, and the western part of Nansha. This research provides guidance for managing cropland resources and ensuring their sustainable utilization.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/2/284cropland resourcescognitive frameworksynergistic relationshipssustainable utilization |
| spellingShingle | Runyan Zou Yuanyuan Peng Hao Yang Yueming Hu Luo Liu Xiaoyun Mao Multifunctional Evaluation and Analysis of Synergistic Relationships: A Cognitive Framework for the Sustainable Use of Cropland in China Agronomy cropland resources cognitive framework synergistic relationships sustainable utilization |
| title | Multifunctional Evaluation and Analysis of Synergistic Relationships: A Cognitive Framework for the Sustainable Use of Cropland in China |
| title_full | Multifunctional Evaluation and Analysis of Synergistic Relationships: A Cognitive Framework for the Sustainable Use of Cropland in China |
| title_fullStr | Multifunctional Evaluation and Analysis of Synergistic Relationships: A Cognitive Framework for the Sustainable Use of Cropland in China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Multifunctional Evaluation and Analysis of Synergistic Relationships: A Cognitive Framework for the Sustainable Use of Cropland in China |
| title_short | Multifunctional Evaluation and Analysis of Synergistic Relationships: A Cognitive Framework for the Sustainable Use of Cropland in China |
| title_sort | multifunctional evaluation and analysis of synergistic relationships a cognitive framework for the sustainable use of cropland in china |
| topic | cropland resources cognitive framework synergistic relationships sustainable utilization |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/14/2/284 |
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