Evidence and causes of intermittent continuous rice cropping since the Neolithic age at Chuodun site in Chinas Yangtze River Delta

doi:10.7523/j.issn.2095-6134.2010.5.005

Abstract

Abstract:

Information of phytolith, SOC, cultural layers, and ¹⁴C dating in two ancient profiles (0-200cm) was used to probe the history and causes of rice cropping(RC). The results showed the highest rice cropping intensity (RCI) at 100-116cm (Majiabang) and the lowest at 75-100cm (Majiabang-Liangzhu). Nutrients deficiency was not the reason for drastic fall of RCI, but the land use change induced by climate change was. The continuous raise of RCI appeared at 160-100cm (Majiabang), 100-42cm (Liangzhu-Maqiao), and 42-0cm (Song dynasty-now) intermittently.

Key words: rice, ancient soil, rice cropping history, Chuodun site, plant phytolith, nutrient elements, soil organic carbon

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LU Jia, HU Zheng-Yi. Evidence and causes of intermittent continuous rice cropping since the Neolithic age at Chuodun site in Chinas Yangtze River Delta[J]. , 2010, 27(5): 605-613.

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