@inproceedings{TsonkovaQuinkensteinBoehmetal., author = {Tsonkova, Penka and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Selection of indicators to assess ecosystem services provided by alley cropping system}, series = {Book of abstracts of the 4th ESP Conference 2011 - Ecosystem Services: integrating Science and Practice; Workshop 1: Quantifying, mapping, and modeling of ecosystem services, held 4-7 October in Wageningen, Netherlands}, booktitle = {Book of abstracts of the 4th ESP Conference 2011 - Ecosystem Services: integrating Science and Practice; Workshop 1: Quantifying, mapping, and modeling of ecosystem services, held 4-7 October in Wageningen, Netherlands}, editor = {Burkhard, B. and Crossmann, N. and Nedkov, S.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DimitrovaRepmannFreese, author = {Dimitrova, Tsvetelina and Repmann, Frank and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Potential of selected agricultural crops to take up iron cyanides from contaminated soils}, series = {Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agroforestry - Ecological Benefits of Agroforestry, 15-17 June 2011, Cottbus, Germany}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agroforestry - Ecological Benefits of Agroforestry, 15-17 June 2011, Cottbus, Germany}, editor = {Freese, Dirk and Pittruff, N. and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian}, pages = {S. 26}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TsonkovaBoehmQuinkensteinetal., author = {Tsonkova, Penka and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Assessment of carbon sequestration provided by alley cropping systems for biomas production in Germany}, series = {Tagungsband zur 12. Forstwissenschaftlichen Tagung an der Technischen Universit{\"a}t M{\"u}nchen vom 19. bis 22. September 2012 Ausger}, booktitle = {Tagungsband zur 12. Forstwissenschaftlichen Tagung an der Technischen Universit{\"a}t M{\"u}nchen vom 19. bis 22. September 2012 Ausger}, editor = {Moog, Martin}, publisher = {Sauerl{\"a}nder}, address = {Bad Orb}, isbn = {978-3-7939-0910-1}, pages = {268}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SesermanPohleFreeseetal., author = {Seserman, Diana-Maria and Pohle, Ina and Freese, Dirk and Veste, Maik}, title = {Climate Change Impacts on the Growth of Hybrid Poplar Trees in an Agroforestry System in Brandenburg, NE Germany}, series = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2018, Vienna, Austria}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union, General Assembly 2018, Vienna, Austria}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {Climate change is expected in Brandenburg, eastern Germany, in terms of increasing annual temperature and changes in climate variability, as well as the number of extreme weather events. Since agroforestry systems have a planning horizon of several decades, long-term yield assessments are required in order to evaluate the economic profitability and environmental sustainability of such systems. Accordingly, our aim was to simulate the tree growth of poplar trees (Populus nigra x P. maximowiczii) in an agroforestry system in Brandenburg for the next forty years. For this purpose, we used the process-oriented Yield-SAFE model, a parameter-sparse, biophysical model developed for the simulation of plant growth in agroforestry systems. For the investigated period from 2011 to 2014, the validation simulations showed clear correlations with the observed values for woody tree biomass. For the unfolding period from 2015 to 2055, a variety of possible climate changes (including higher evaporation requirements and reduced water availability) and their uncertainties were incorporated into our assessment. The tree yield sensitivity to future climatic conditions was evaluated using 100 realizations of a scenario of the statistical regional climate model Statistical Analogue Resampling Scheme (STAR), which assumes an increase in annual temperature of 2K, as well as decreasing annual precipitation by 30-40 mm. The Yield-SAFE model responded sensitively to changes in the meteorological input data, showing that (1) shifts in temperature and/or precipitation would have a directly proportional influence on tree growth and (2) the impact of potential climate changes on tree growth must be assessed in terms of the complex interaction of various influencing factors. This was evidenced, for example, by the fact that higher average annual temperatures could either increase the tree growth due to a prolonged vegetation period or, on the contrary, decrease the tree growth due to higher potential evapotranspiration. The model results are important for the sustainable planning and management of agroforestry systems, upcoming risk assessments, and example analysis of adaptation scenarios in the near and distant future.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MantovaniVesteBoehmetal., author = {Mantovani, Dario and Veste, Maik and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) in agroforestry systems: spatial and temporal variation of the plant water status and growth}, series = {2nd European Agroforestry Conference: Integrating Science and Policy to Promote Agroforestry in Practice, June 2014, Cottbus, Germany}, booktitle = {2nd European Agroforestry Conference: Integrating Science and Policy to Promote Agroforestry in Practice, June 2014, Cottbus, Germany}, editor = {Palma, Joao H. N.}, isbn = {978-972-97874-4-7}, pages = {263 -- 264}, abstract = {Short-rotation forestry and agroforestry systems have the potential to become an ecologically valuable and economically profitable land use alternative on marginal lands. Therefore, our project focuses on determining the water demand for biomass production of black locust in the Lusatia region (Eastern Germany). The area is characterized by relative low annual rainfall (560-600 mm/yr) and drought periods during spring and summer. Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) is planted in short rotation plantations as well as in agroforestry systems at reclaimed post-mining sites of the opencast mining area "Welzow S{\"u}d" and on a conventionally managed field near the town Forst (both study sites are located about 120 km to the south of Berlin). Due to mining activities the ground water table in "Welzow-S{\"u}d" is below 100 m, while on the field site in Forst the ground water table is about 2 m below the soil surface. Because of the water accessibility directly affecting the yield, it is crucial to identify the spatial variation of the soil water availability and its influence on black locust growth. The main question of this study is how the drought periods affect black locust's growth and recovery and about the drought mitigation effect obtainable by an accessible water table. The growth rate is being estimated monthly by measuring the maximum height and the trunk diameter at 10 and 130 cm. Furthermore, several trees are equipped with dendrometers to record their diameter increment in daily intervals. The pre-dawn water potential for selected trees is evaluated periodically to quantify plant water stress and relate it to the growth pattern. Water availability and microclimatic condition are monitored continuously. At the end of the vegetation period, information gathered from the field will be used to develop a growth model to link the soil water availability and plant water status with the growth rate of the trees.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{QuinkensteinBoehmFreeseetal., author = {Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Short rotation coppice in post-mining landscapes - a promising land use system for biomass production in marginal regions}, series = {Agroforestry: A Profitable Land Use, Proceedings, 12th North American Agroforestry Conference, Athens, GA, June 4-9, 2011}, booktitle = {Agroforestry: A Profitable Land Use, Proceedings, 12th North American Agroforestry Conference, Athens, GA, June 4-9, 2011}, editor = {Ashton, Sarah F. and Workman, Sarah and Hubbard, William G. and Moorhead, David}, pages = {S. 68}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoehmFreeseSchmidtetal., author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk and Schmidt, C. and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Alley cropping - an option to combine crop and woody biomass production at degraded post-mining sites in Germany}, series = {Book of Abstracts, 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry, Agroforestry - The Future of Global Land Use}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts, 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry, Agroforestry - The Future of Global Land Use}, publisher = {World Agroforestry Centre}, address = {Nairobi, Kenya}, isbn = {978-92-9059-255-6}, pages = {S. 253}, language = {en} } @misc{AhmedGypserLeinweberetal., author = {Ahmed, Ashour A. and Gypser, Stella and Leinweber, Peter and Freese, Dirk and K{\"u}hn, Oliver}, title = {New insights into IR spectroscopic characterization of phosphate binding at the goethite-water interface}, series = {IPW9, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 8-12 July, 2019 - Abstracts}, journal = {IPW9, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, 8-12 July, 2019 - Abstracts}, address = {Z{\"u}rich}, pages = {108}, abstract = {Facing the projected peak phosphorus (P) scenario, substantial research activities have been triggered to improve our knowledge towards a more efficient and sustainable use of P resources. One major factor playing a role in the P immobilization and thus its availability for plants is the strong interaction between phosphates and soil mineral surfaces, such as Fe- and Al-(oxyhydr)oxides. The reactions of phosphates with Fe-hydroxides and especially goethite have been studied extensively. But a molecular-level picture of the phosphate binding mechanism at the goethite-water interface is still lacking. Therefore, in the current contribution we have explored the molecular binding mechanism for the adsorbed phosphate at the goethite-water interface by performing sorption kinetics experiments for orthophosphate and characterizing the adsorbed species by FT-IR spectroscopy. In parallel, periodic quantum mechanical calculations, at the density functional theory (DFT) level, have been performed to explore the interaction mechanism as well as to calculate the IR spectra for monodentate (M) and bidentate (B) orthophosphate complexes with goethite at two different goethite surface planes (010 and 100) in the presence of water. In general, our interaction energy results give evidence that the mono-protonated B phosphate complex is more favored to be formed at the goethite-water interface although the M motif could exist as a minor fraction. Moreover, it was found that water plays an important role in controlling the phosphate adsorption process at the goethite surfaces. The interfacial water molecules form H-bonds (HBs) with the phosphate as well as with the goethite surface atoms. Further, some water molecules form covalent bonds with goethite Fe atoms while others dissociate at the surface to protons and hydroxyl groups. The present theoretical assignment of IR spectra introduces a benchmark for characterizing experimental IR data for the adsorbed KH2PO4 species at the goethite-water interface. In particular, IR spectra of the mono-protonated (2O+1Fe) B complex at the 010 goethite surface plane and the M complex at the 100 goethite surface plane were found to be consistent with the experimental data. In order to explore the role of different abundancies of surface planes and binding motifs, IR spectra obtained from weighted averages have been analyzed. Results confirmed the above conclusions drawn from interaction energy calculations. Moreover, the soil solution pH effect on the phosphate binding mechanism to goethite surface has been explored as well.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DimitrovaRepmannFreese, author = {Dimitrova, Tsvetelina and Repmann, Frank and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Remediation of cyanide-contaminated industrial sites through woody biomass production}, series = {European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017 Vienna, Austria, 23-28 April 2017}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017 Vienna, Austria, 23-28 April 2017}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {Due to the unfavourable chemical and physical soil quality parameters and the potential presence of contaminants, former industrial sites can hardly be utilized as arable land and can thus be classified as marginal areas. Still, as far as possible, they can effectively be used for the production of alternative energy, including the cultivation of fast growing trees. Apart from being a source of bioenergy, trees might facilitate the stabilization, remedation, contaminant extraction and degradation and, not on the last place, to enhance soil quality improvement on former industrial areas. This process is known as phytoremediation and has successfully been applied on industrial sites of various organic and inorganic contamination. The former manufactured gas plant site (� 2500 m2) "ehemalige Leuchtgasanstalt" Cottbus, contaminated, among others, with iron cyanides undergoes phytoremediation with simultaneous biomass production since 2011. The project "Biomass-Remediation" is fully financed by the German Railways JSC. A dense (23700 stems/ha), mixed cover of willow (Salix caprea), poplar (Populus maximowicii Henry x Populus trichocarpa Torr. et Gray (Hybrid 275)) and black locust (Robinia pseudoaccacia) trees has been planted on the site. Throughout the five years of remediation, a successful long-term stabilization of the site has been achieved as a result of the nearly outright established tree stock and the dense planting. Annual monitoring of the cyanide levels in the leaf tissue of the trees on the site and results from greenhouse experiments indicate the ability of all tree species to extract and transport the cyanide from the soil. Additonally, the greenhouse experiments suggest that the willows might be able, although not to a full extent, to detoxify the contaminant by splitting the CN moiety. The contaminated biomass material might easily be dealt with through regular harvests and subsequent incineration. Phytoremediation with simultaneous biomass production for bioenergy offers an environmenatlly-friendly and a cost-effective solution of the problem with contaminated former industrial areas in the context of marginal land use options.}, language = {en} } @misc{MajauraBoehmFreese, author = {Majaura, Marie and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Effects of agroforestry systems on microclimate and water availability as determinants for sustainable soil productivity}, series = {4th World Congress on Agroforestry : 20-22 May 2019, Le Corum, Montpellier, France, Book of Abstracts}, journal = {4th World Congress on Agroforestry : 20-22 May 2019, Le Corum, Montpellier, France, Book of Abstracts}, pages = {669}, abstract = {Recent studies have shown that hedgerows in short rotation alley cropping systems (SRACS) can improve the microclimate in adjacent crop alleys through, e.g., a reduction of daytime temperature, wind speed and evaporation (Kanzler et al. 2018). Improved microclimatic conditions may positively affect crop yields by increasing the availability of water for the crop. However, studies that examine the interdependencies between microclimate changes caused by hedgerows in SRACS, water availability and crop yields are rare. In a poplar SRACS, we investigate with high spatial and temporal resolution if changes in microclimate affect water availability for two crops and crop yields. For this purpose, we use stationary weather stations installed in a transect and mobile sensors in four strips running parallel to the stationary transect at different distances from tree strips (Fig. 1) and in a monoculture. At all measuring points air temperature, air humidity and Pich{\´e} evaporation will be continuously determined. In addition, wind speed, global radiation and precipitation will be measured at the stationary weather stations. Furthermore, transpiration of crops will be determined at different times close to all microclimate points. Subsequent crop yield sampling will then enable us to determine the degree to which tree strips in ACS influence microclimate and water availability for crops at different distances from tree strips and how these relate to small-scale changes in crop yield.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{QuinkensteinCarreroBastosFreese, author = {Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Carrero Bastos, Lina Tatiana and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Root distribution of black locust trees in an alley cropping system}, series = {B{\"a}ume in der Land(wirt)schaft - von der Theorie in die Praxis, Tagungsband mit Beitr{\"a}gen des 5. Forums Agroforstsysteme 30.11. bis 01.12.2016 in Senftenberg (OT Brieske)}, booktitle = {B{\"a}ume in der Land(wirt)schaft - von der Theorie in die Praxis, Tagungsband mit Beitr{\"a}gen des 5. Forums Agroforstsysteme 30.11. bis 01.12.2016 in Senftenberg (OT Brieske)}, editor = {B{\"o}hm, Christian}, publisher = {BTU}, address = {Cottbus}, isbn = {978-3-940471-27-7}, pages = {163 -- 167}, abstract = {In a five-year old alley cropping system in Brandenburg, Germany, the extension of the root system of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) trees into the neighbouring agricultural field alleys was investigated. Along transects between the hedgerows and the middle of the neighbouring field alleys, samples were collected at distances of 1.30, 4.3 and 49.3 m to the hedgerow border and for the soil depths 0-15, 15-30, 30-45 and 45-60 cm by using an auger with a diameter of 8 cm. Roots were separated from the soil by means of washing and sieving. The root samples were then sorted and analysed for root length densities and dry masses. The results indicate a logarithmic decrease of root length densities and root masses of black locust with increasing distance to the trees, although, the number of positive samples was too small to conduct a substantiated statistical analysis. In result, the authors assume that the tree roots did not extend into the agricultural alley for the considered soil depths substantially, but, nevertheless, suggest a modified sampling method or/and the investigation of older tree stands for future studies.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{VesteBoehmQuinkensteinetal., author = {Veste, Maik and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Estimation of biological nitrogen fixation by black locust in short-rotation forests using natural 15N abundance method}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2012, held 22-27 April, 2012 in Vienna}, booktitle = {EGU General Assembly 2012, held 22-27 April, 2012 in Vienna}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {The importance of short rotation forests and agroforestry systems for woody biomass production for bioenergy will increase in Central Europe within the next decades. In this context, black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) has a high growth potential especially at marginal, drought-susceptible sites such as occur in Brandenburg State (Eastern Germany). As a pioneer tree species black locust grows under a wide range of site conditions. The native range of black locust in Northern America is classified by a humid to sub-humid climate with a mean annual precipitation of 1020 to 1830 mm. In Central and Eastern Europe, this species is cultivated in a more continental climate with an annual precipitation often below 600 mm. Therefore, black locust is known to be relatively drought tolerant compared to other temperate, deciduous tree species. Because of its N2-fixation ability black locust plays generally an important role for the improvement of soil fertility. This effect is of particular interest at marginal sites in the post-mining landscapes. In order to estimate the N2-fixation potential of black locust at marginal sites leaf samples were taken from black locust trees in short rotation plantations planted between 1995 and 2007 in post-mining sites south of Cottbus (Brandenburg, NE Germany). The variation of the natural 15N abundance was measured to evaluate the biological nitrogen fixation. The nitrogen derived from the atmosphere can be calculated using a two-pool model from the quotient of the natural 15N abundances of the N2-fixing plant and the plant available soil N. Because representatively determining the plant available soil N is difficult, a non-N2-fixing reference plant growing at the same site with a similar root system and temporal N uptake pattern to the N2-fixing plant is often used. In our case we used red oak (Quercus rubra) as a reference. The average nitrogen content in the leaves of black locust ranged from 3.1\% (C/N 14.8) in 15 years old trees to 3.4\% (C/N 14.4) in 3 year-old trees, respectively. A higher content of nitrogen was found in leaves of re-sprouted trees with 4.3\% (C/N 11.5). The estimated percentage of nitrogen derived from the atmosphere (\% NdfA) in black locust was 63\% - 83\% compared to 56\% in seabuckthorn (Hippopha{\"e} rhamnoides) and 79\% in common broom (Genista scuparia). The annual leaf biomass production of black locust varied between 1325 (2 years old trees) and 2576 kg/ha a (4 years old trees). The estimated leaf nitrogen fixed by Robinia was approx. 30.5 - 59.2 kg/ha a. From the results, we can conclude that the biological nitrogen fixation by Robina is an important factor for the nitrogen balance of short-rotation plantations on nutrient poor-soils.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SesermanVesteFreeseetal., author = {Seserman, Diana-Maria and Veste, Maik and Freese, Dirk and Swieter, Anita and Langhof, Maren}, title = {Benefits of agroforestry systems for land equivalent ratio - case studies in Brandenburg and Lower Saxony, Germany}, series = {Proceedings of the 4th European Agroforestry Conference Agroforestry as Sustainable Land Use 28-30 May 2018, Nijmegen, The Netherlands}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the 4th European Agroforestry Conference Agroforestry as Sustainable Land Use 28-30 May 2018, Nijmegen, The Netherlands}, publisher = {University of Santiago de Compostela}, address = {Santiago de Compostela}, isbn = {978-84-09-02384-4}, pages = {26 -- 29}, abstract = {Transitioning towards agroforestry demands systematic productivity assessments of such systems under different climatic and edaphic conditions. In this regard, the Land Equivalent Ratio (LER) serves as a valuable productivity indicator of agroforestry since it evaluates yields from growing trees and crops together in comparison to yields from monocultures over the same period. Consequently, our objective was to evaluate the overall productivity of two agroforestry systems in Forst (Brandenburg) and Wendhausen (Lower Saxony) by means of LER. Our approach followed two assumptions: (i) the yields of trees and crops had equal economic importance and (ii) the economic importance was given solely by the annual crop, the yield of trees representing a supplementary profit. The resulted values for LER were consistently above their specific threshold, corroborating the greater efficiency of agroforestry systems rather than monoculture. Additionally, this study highlighted the importance of choosing the appropriate assumptions when calculating the LER.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SesermanPohleVesteetal., author = {Seserman, Diana-Maria and Pohle, Ina and Veste, Maik and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Variabilit{\"a}t der holzigen Biomasseproduktion von Pappel und Robinie als Folge des Klimawandels in einem Alley-Cropping System in der Lausitz}, series = {1. Erfurter Tagung "Schnellwachsende Baumarten - Etablierung, Management und Verwertung", vom 16.11.-17.11.2017}, booktitle = {1. Erfurter Tagung "Schnellwachsende Baumarten - Etablierung, Management und Verwertung", vom 16.11.-17.11.2017}, publisher = {Fachhochschule Erfurt}, address = {Erfurt}, pages = {88 -- 89}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{RepmannGerwinFreese, author = {Repmann, Frank and Gerwin, Werner and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Assessing soil quality and potential productivity - a basic approach to define and assess the marginality of land}, series = {European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017 Vienna, Austria, 23-28 April 2017}, booktitle = {European Geosciences Union General Assembly 2017 Vienna, Austria, 23-28 April 2017}, publisher = {European Geophysical Society}, address = {Katlenburg-Lindau}, abstract = {An ever growing demand for energy and the widely proposed switch from fossil fuels to more sustainable energy sources puts the cultivation and use of bioenergy plants into focus. However, bioenergy production on regular and fertile agricultural soils might conflict with the worldwide growing demand for food. To mitigate or omit this potential conflict, the use of low quality or marginal land for cultivation of bioenergy plants becomes favorable. Against this background the definition and assessment of land marginality and, respectively, the evaluation whether and to which extent specific areas are marginal and thus convenient for sustainable bioenergy production, becomes highly relevant. Within the framework of the EU funded Horizon 2020 project SEEMLA, we attempted to asses land marginality of designated test sites in the Ukraine, Greece and Germany by direct field survey. For that purpose, soil and site properties were investigated and evaluated by applying the Muencheberg Soil Quality Rating (SQR) method, developed at the Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF). The method deploys a comprehensive set of biogeophysical and chemical indicators to describe and finally evaluate the quality of the soil and site by a score ranging from 1 to 100 points. Field survey data were supported by additional laboratory tests on a representative set of soil samples. Practical field work and analysis of field and lab data from the investigated sites proved the applicability of the SQR method within the SEEMLA context. The SQR indices calculated from the field and lab data ranged from 2 to < 40 and clearly demonstrated the marginality of the investigated sites in the Ukraine, Greece and Germany, which differed considerably in respect to their characteristics. Correlating the site quality index to yield data reflecting yield estimations for common bioenergy plants such as willow (Salix sp.), black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia) and poplar (Populus sp.) cultivated at the respective test sites, revealed that SQR might additionally reflect the potential yield of the investigated sites.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{GerwinRepmannFreese, author = {Gerwin, Werner and Repmann, Frank and Freese, Dirk}, title = {B{\"o}den marginaler Standorte - eigenschaften, Limitierungen und Potentiale}, series = {Abstracts der DBG Jahrestagung 2017, 02.-07. Sept. 2017, G{\"o}ttingen}, booktitle = {Abstracts der DBG Jahrestagung 2017, 02.-07. Sept. 2017, G{\"o}ttingen}, pages = {V49}, abstract = {Eine zunehmende Knappheit ackerbaulicher Standorte und der zugleich steigende Bedarf an nachwachsenden Rohstoffen f{\"u}r die energetische und stoffliche Nutzung l{\"o}sen verst{\"a}rkt Konflikte zwischen der Nahrungsmittelproduktion und der Biomasseproduktion aus. Marginale Standorte kommen entsprechend immer st{\"a}rker in den Blickpunkt als m{\"o}gliche Erweiterungsfl{\"a}chen f{\"u}r die Biomasseproduktion. In der wissenschaftlichen Auseinandersetzung fehlt allerdings eine eindeutige Definition f{\"u}r derartige marginale Standorte. Gerade im Hinblick auf eine m{\"o}gliche Reduzierung von Nutzungskonflikten ist die Abgrenzung zu stillgelegten, aber agrarisch nutzbaren Standorten oder zu nat{\"u}rlichen Badlands, mit naturschutzfachlichen Potentialen oftmals schwierig. Das EU H2020-Projekt SEEMLA untersucht Potentiale und Verf{\"u}gbarkeit von marginalen Standorten europaweit. In Deutschland, Griechenland und der Ukraine wurden Pilotstandorte eingerichtet, auf denen der Anbau von Bioenergiepflanzen exemplarisch durchgef{\"u}hrt wird. F{\"u}r eine erste Bewertung der Standortspotentiale und auch der Ursachen der Marginalit{\"a}t der Standorte wurden Bodenuntersuchungen an allen Pilotstandorten nach den Vorgaben des Muencheberger Soil Quality Rating-Verfahrens (SQR) (1) durchgef{\"u}hrt und die Standorte klassifiziert. Das SQR-Verfahren bewertet ausgew{\"a}hlte Boden- und Standortseigenschaften und bezieht zus{\"a}tzlich m{\"o}gliche limitierende Faktoren (Hazard Indicators) wie Versauerung, Versalzung, Vern{\"a}ssung etc. mit ein, um eine Gesamtbewertungszahl zur Bodenfruchtbarkeit zu ermitteln. Dieser Beitrag stellt anhand der SEEMLA-Standorte exemplarisch B{\"o}den marginaler Standorte vor. Mit Hilfe der SQR Hazard Indicators werden charakteristische limitierende Faktoren vorgestellt. Es wird zudem versucht, die untersuchten Standorte in eine m{\"o}gliche Klassifikation marginaler Standorte einzupassen und ihre Eignung f{\"u}r die Biomasseproduktion einzusch{\"a}tzen.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{GypserSlazakFreese, author = {Gypser, Stella and Slazak, Anna and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Impact of crystallization of iron and aluminium hydroxides on the mechanisms of phosphate binding}, series = {9th International Symposium on Ecosystem Behavior BIOGEOMON, Litomysl, Czech Republic, August 20-24, 2017}, booktitle = {9th International Symposium on Ecosystem Behavior BIOGEOMON, Litomysl, Czech Republic, August 20-24, 2017}, editor = {Nov{\´a}k, Martin and Kr{\´a}m, Pavel and Step{\´a}nov{\´a}, M.}, pages = {366 -- 367}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{QuinkensteinJanusFreese, author = {Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Janus, Tomasz and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Depth gradient of soil C, N and S contents in an alley cropping system for biomass production}, series = {B{\"a}ume in der Land(wirt)schaft - von der Theorie in die Praxis, Tagungsband mit Beitr{\"a}gen des 5. Forums Agroforstsysteme 30.11. bis 01.12.2016 in Senftenberg (OT Brieske)}, booktitle = {B{\"a}ume in der Land(wirt)schaft - von der Theorie in die Praxis, Tagungsband mit Beitr{\"a}gen des 5. Forums Agroforstsysteme 30.11. bis 01.12.2016 in Senftenberg (OT Brieske)}, editor = {B{\"o}hm, Christian}, address = {Cottbus}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:co1-opus4-41487}, pages = {158 -- 162}, abstract = {In a six-year-old alley cropping system with fast growing trees for biomass production (ACS), the depth distribution of soil contents of carbon (C), nitrogen (N) and sulphur (S) under the trees (poplar) and under the neighbouring agricultural field was investigated. The measured soil contents were usual for agricultural sites and showed a significant decrease with increasing soil depth under the trees. These results might indicate that the introduction of trees into agricultural areas leads to an alteration of the soil distribution pattern of C, N, S from a pattern typical for agricultural soils (more or less constant values at least within the ploughing horizon from 0-30 cm) to a pattern more typical for forest ecosystems (comparatively higher values in the topsoil, lower values in the deeper soil). However, for more reliable results measurements should be repeated and preferably older stands should be investigated.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{DimitrovaRepmannFreese, author = {Dimitrova, Tsvetelina and Repmann, Frank and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Phytoremediation und Biomasseerzeugung auf Industristandorten am Beispiel "ehemalige Leuchtgasanstalt" Cottbus}, series = {B{\"a}ume in der Land(wirt)schaft - von der Theorie in die Praxis, Tagungsband mit Beitr{\"a}gen des 5. Forums Agroforstsysteme 30.11. bis 01.12.2016 in Senftenberg (OT Brieske)}, booktitle = {B{\"a}ume in der Land(wirt)schaft - von der Theorie in die Praxis, Tagungsband mit Beitr{\"a}gen des 5. Forums Agroforstsysteme 30.11. bis 01.12.2016 in Senftenberg (OT Brieske)}, editor = {B{\"o}hm, Christian}, publisher = {BTU}, address = {Cottbus}, isbn = {978-3-940471-27-7}, pages = {196 -- 201}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{MirckKanzlerBoehmetal., author = {Mirck, Jaconette and Kanzler, Michael and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Sugar beet yields and soil moisture measurements in an alley cropping system}, series = {Celebrating 20 years of Agroforestry research in Europe, 3rd European Agroforestry Conference, Montpellier, 23-25 May 2016, Book of Abstracts}, booktitle = {Celebrating 20 years of Agroforestry research in Europe, 3rd European Agroforestry Conference, Montpellier, 23-25 May 2016, Book of Abstracts}, editor = {Gosme, Marie}, isbn = {978-2-87614-717-1}, pages = {282 -- 285}, abstract = {Agroforestry for arable farmers is not a common practice in Germany. However, alley cropping for woody biomass production is of interest because of its high potential to concurrently provide a biomass feedstock and an arable crop. One of the systems that exists, although at an experimental level, is the integration of rows of fast growing trees, such as poplar or willow, with arable crops. The experimental plots were initially established as part of the German joint research project "AgroForstEnergie - Economic and Ecological Evaluation of Agroforestry Systems in Farming Practice", funded by the German Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (AgroForstEnergie 2015). The goal of this project was to study alley cropping systems, which concurrently produce a woody biomass feedstock and conventional agricultural crops. Currently the work is continued through the AGFORWARD Project. The State of Brandenburg is known for its light sandy soils that are prone to wind erosion. The introduction of tree hedgerows within the agricultural landscape can reduce wind erosion (B{\"o}hm et al. 2014). In addition, microclimatic conditions such as soil moisture, wind speed reduction, relative humidity and air temperature have been more favourable for plant growth in crop alleys compared to reference crop areas (B{\"o}hm et al. 2014; Quinkenstein et al. 2009). Sugar beets are a common crop for conventional agricultural systems in Western Europe. As part of agroforestry systems, sugar beets have rarely been studied. Even though sugar beets can root up to a depth of 2 meter, their yields can be significantly reduced due to a lack of water (Hoffmann 2010; Bloch et al. 2006). Agroforestry systems that consist of tree hedgerows and crop alleys, also known as Alley Cropping Systems, have the potential to increase plant moisture in comparison to conventional agricultural systems (Quinkenstein et al. 2009). This study aims to assess tree hedgerow effects on sugar beets. The objectives of this study were to; 1) assess how tree hedgerows planted at three distances affected sugar beet yields; 2) to correlate soil moisture values of the top 15 cm with sugar beet yields at the same distance of the tree row; 3) to assess the effects of drought stress on sugar beet yield.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{TsonkovaMirckBoehmetal., author = {Tsonkova, Penka and Mirck, Jaconette and B{\"o}hm, Christian and F{\"u}tz, Bettina and Freese, Dirk}, title = {The lack of a clear definition of agroforestry hinders its acceptance in Germany}, series = {Celebrating 20 years of Agroforestry research in Europe, 3rd European Agroforestry Conference, Montpellier, 23-25 May 2016, Book of Abstracts}, booktitle = {Celebrating 20 years of Agroforestry research in Europe, 3rd European Agroforestry Conference, Montpellier, 23-25 May 2016, Book of Abstracts}, editor = {Gosme, Marie}, isbn = {978-2-87614-717-1}, pages = {259 -- 262}, abstract = {Agroforestry systems are receiving increasing attention in the temperate region due to their ability to counteract negative consequences of intensively managed agricultural fields. Examples of traditional agroforestry (AF) in central Europe are orchard meadows "Streuosbt", hedgerows "Knicks" and windbreaks. Traditional AF systems are considered to be areas of high natural and cultural value (HNCV), and as such have been recognized to support high biodiversity levels. Recently, modern AF systems which are well adapted to the current farming practices and are compatible with mechanized agriculture have emerged. Modern practices such as alley cropping system for woody biomass production (ACS), composed of strips of fast growing trees and agricultural crops grown in alleys between the tree rows, can supply market goods and environmental services at the same time (Gruenewald et al. 2007, Quinkenstein et al. 2009). However, farmers in Germany have been reluctant to implement the latter systems, because agricultural policies have limited the number of trees within agricultural systems, while the former have been in danger of abandonment throughout Europe. As a result many farmers have lost interest in AF, and those that inherited land with traditional AF systems may not recognize them as such, because they are not recognized as AF according to the EU policy. The aim of this work was to investigate familiarity with agroforestry in Germany.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MirckKanzlerBoehmetal., author = {Mirck, Jaconette and Kanzler, Michael and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Sugar beet yields in an alley cropping system during a dry summer}, series = {Social and technological transformation of farming systems: Diverging and converging pathways, 12th European IFSA Symposium, Newport, 12-15 July 2016, Book of Abstracts}, booktitle = {Social and technological transformation of farming systems: Diverging and converging pathways, 12th European IFSA Symposium, Newport, 12-15 July 2016, Book of Abstracts}, editor = {Wilcox, Andrew and Vinall, Samantha}, publisher = {Harper Adams University}, address = {Newport, Shropshire}, pages = {80 -- 82}, abstract = {Agroforestry (the integration of trees with crop and/or livestock production) offers a pathway to diversify agricultural production. Agroforestry systems have the potential to improve on-farm use of water through enhanced soil water holding capacities, the provision of shade, and the creation of wind shelter. These three characteristics can also improve the resilience of agricultural production in response to changing weather patterns. The objectives of this study were: 1) to measure how alley cropping systems with varying alley widths affect crop microclimate, 2) to measure the effects of this microclimate on sugar beet (Beta vulgaris) yields, and 3) to assess how moisture availability affects sugar beet growth patterns. Measurements were made in a 70 ha alley cropping system comprising black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) and hybrid poplar Max1 (Populus suaveolens subsp. maximowiczii x P. nigra). A sugar beet crop was grown during the relatively dry growing season of 2015. Sugar beet yields were reduced in close proximity to the hedgerow, but yields were higher at and beyond an intermediate distance when compared with those in a nearby conventional agricultural field. Moisture availability significantly affected growth patterns of sugar beet roots.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{SesermanQuinkensteinFreese, author = {Seserman, Diana-Maria and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Modelling of the tree yield in an alley cropping system}, series = {Book of abstracts, International Crop Modelling Symposium ICROPM2016, 15-17 March 2016, Berlin}, booktitle = {Book of abstracts, International Crop Modelling Symposium ICROPM2016, 15-17 March 2016, Berlin}, editor = {Ewert, Frank and Boote, Kenneth and R{\"o}tter, Reimund P. and Thorburn, Peter and Nendel, Claas}, pages = {382 -- 383}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MirckBoehmKanzleretal., author = {Mirck, Jaconette and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Kanzler, Michael and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Blattstreumengen in Geh{\"o}lzstreifen und angrenzenden Ackerbreichen innerhalb eines Agroforstsystems}, series = {Multifunktionale Agrarlandschaften - Pflanzenbaulicher Anspruch, Biodiversit{\"a}t, {\"O}kosystemdienstleistungen, 58. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V., 22. bis 24. September 2015, Braunschweig}, booktitle = {Multifunktionale Agrarlandschaften - Pflanzenbaulicher Anspruch, Biodiversit{\"a}t, {\"O}kosystemdienstleistungen, 58. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V., 22. bis 24. September 2015, Braunschweig}, editor = {Kage, Henning and Sieling, K. and Francke-Weltmann, L.}, publisher = {Halm}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, pages = {219 -- 220}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{KanzlerBoehmMircketal., author = {Kanzler, Michael and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Mirck, Jaconette and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Variabilit{\"a}t des Mikroklimas im Einflussbereich der geh{\"o}lzstreifen eines Agroforstsystems}, series = {Multifunktionale Agrarlandschaften - Pflanzenbaulicher Anspruch, Biodiversit{\"a}t, {\"O}kosystemdienstleistungen, 58. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V., 22. bis 24. September 2015, Braunschweig}, booktitle = {Multifunktionale Agrarlandschaften - Pflanzenbaulicher Anspruch, Biodiversit{\"a}t, {\"O}kosystemdienstleistungen, 58. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V., 22. bis 24. September 2015, Braunschweig}, editor = {Kage, Henning and Sieling, K. and Francke-Weltmann, L.}, publisher = {Halm}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, pages = {77 -- 78}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BoehmKanzlerMircketal., author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Kanzler, Michael and Mirck, Jaconette and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Effekte agroforstlicher Wirtschaftsweisen auf die Grundwasserqualit{\"a}t von Ackerstandorten}, series = {Multifunktionale Agrarlandschaften - Pflanzenbaulicher Anspruch, Biodiversit{\"a}t, {\"O}kosystemdienstleistungen, 58. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V., 22. bis 24. September 2015, Braunschweig}, booktitle = {Multifunktionale Agrarlandschaften - Pflanzenbaulicher Anspruch, Biodiversit{\"a}t, {\"O}kosystemdienstleistungen, 58. Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V., 22. bis 24. September 2015, Braunschweig}, editor = {Kage, Henning and Sieling, K. and Francke-Weltmann, L.}, publisher = {Halm}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, pages = {83 -- 84}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BoehmQuinkensteinFreese, author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Agrarholzproduktion und Agroforstsysteme - Chancen und Risiken f{\"u}r den Gew{\"a}sserschutz}, series = {Wirkung und Folgen der Nutzung von Biomasse zur Biogasgewinnung auf B{\"o}den und Gew{\"a}sser, 12. - 13. Oktober in Suderburg}, booktitle = {Wirkung und Folgen der Nutzung von Biomasse zur Biogasgewinnung auf B{\"o}den und Gew{\"a}sser, 12. - 13. Oktober in Suderburg}, pages = {145 -- 158}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BoehmQuinkensteinFreeseetal., author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Freese, Dirk and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Short rotation woody biomass production as option for the restoration of post-mining areas in Lower Lusatia, Germany}, series = {Book of Abstracts, XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Qu{\´e}bec City, Canada, June 13-17, 2010}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts, XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Qu{\´e}bec City, Canada, June 13-17, 2010}, editor = {Savoie, Philippe and Villeneuve, Joey and Morisette, Ren{\´e}}, publisher = {CSBE}, address = {Winnipeg}, isbn = {978-2-9811062-1-6}, pages = {S. 247}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{QuinkensteinBoehmFreeseetal., author = {Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Short rotation coppice with Robinia pseudoacacia L. - A land use option for carbon sequestration on reclaimed mine sites}, series = {Book of Abstracts, XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Qu{\´e}bec City, Canada, June 13-17, 2010}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts, XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Qu{\´e}bec City, Canada, June 13-17, 2010}, editor = {Savoie, Philippe and Villeneuve, Joey and Morisette, Ren{\´e}}, publisher = {CSBE}, address = {Winnipeg}, isbn = {978-2-9811062-1-6}, pages = {S. 327}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{FreeseBoehmQuinkensteinetal., author = {Freese, Dirk and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {The contribution of agroforestry systems to ecosystem services}, series = {Book of Abstracts, XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Qu{\´e}bec City, Canada, June 13-17, 2010}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts, XVIIth World Congress of the International Commission of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Qu{\´e}bec City, Canada, June 13-17, 2010}, editor = {Savoie, Philippe and Villeneuve, Joey and Morisette, Ren{\´e}}, publisher = {CSBE}, address = {Winnipeg}, isbn = {978-2-9811062-1-6}, pages = {S. 378}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MosqueraLosadaLamersdorfDuprazetal., author = {Mosquera-Losada, Mar{\´i}a Rosa and Lamersdorf, N. P. and Dupraz, Christian and Rigueiro-Rodr{\´i}guez, A. and Moreno, G. and Burgess, Paul J. and Freese, Dirk and Pantera, Anastasia and Papanastasis, V. and Amaral, P. J. and Palma, J. and Rosatti, A. and Mezzalira, G. and Watte, J. and Briggs, S.}, title = {Presenting the European Agroforestry Federation}, series = {Conference Proceedings, 13th North American Agroforestry Conference, 19-21 Juni 2013 in Charlottetown, Kanada}, booktitle = {Conference Proceedings, 13th North American Agroforestry Conference, 19-21 Juni 2013 in Charlottetown, Kanada}, editor = {Poppy, Laura and Kort, John and Schroeder, Bill and Pollock, Tricia and Soolanayakanahally, Raju}, address = {Charlottetown, Prince Edwards Island, Canada}, pages = {69 -- 70}, abstract = {The European Agroforestry Federation (EURAF) was founded in Paris in December 2011 by almost 250 people coming from 17 European countries. EURAF aims at promoting the adoption of all agroforestry practices across Europe (new and traditional).}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{QuinkensteinBoehmFreeseetal., author = {Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Agroforestry systems for the production of woody biomass in marginal regions in Northeast Germany}, series = {Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agroforestry - Ecological Benefits of Agroforestry, 15-17 June 2011, Cottbus, Germany}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agroforestry - Ecological Benefits of Agroforestry, 15-17 June 2011, Cottbus, Germany}, editor = {Freese, Dirk and Pittruff, N. and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian}, pages = {S. 13}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{QuinkensteinBoehmFreese, author = {Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Blattstreu-Umsatz in Robinien-Kurzumtriebsplantagen auf Lausitzer Tagebau-Rekultivierungsfl{\"a}chen}, series = {B{\"o}den verstehen, B{\"o}den nutzen, B{\"o}den fit machen, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 3. - 9. September 2011}, booktitle = {B{\"o}den verstehen, B{\"o}den nutzen, B{\"o}den fit machen, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 3. - 9. September 2011}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BoehmQuinkensteinFreese, author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Effekte der Agraholzproduktion auf den Kohlenstoff- und N{\"a}hrstoffhaushalt des Bodens im Bereich der Lausitzer Bergbaufolgelandschaft}, series = {B{\"o}den verstehen, B{\"o}den nutzen, B{\"o}den fit machen, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 3. - 9. September 2011}, booktitle = {B{\"o}den verstehen, B{\"o}den nutzen, B{\"o}den fit machen, Jahrestagung der Deutschen Bodenkundlichen Gesellschaft, 3. - 9. September 2011}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BoehmKanzlerFreese, author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Kanzler, Michael and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Fast growing tree species in alley cropping systems and their influence on microclimate in Germany}, series = {Conference Proceedings, 13th North American Agroforestry Conference, 19-21 Juni 2013 in Charlottetown, Kanada}, booktitle = {Conference Proceedings, 13th North American Agroforestry Conference, 19-21 Juni 2013 in Charlottetown, Kanada}, editor = {Poppy, Laura and Kort, John and Schroeder, Bill and Pollock, Tricia and Soolanayakanahally, Raju}, address = {Charlottetown, Prince Edwards Island, Canada}, pages = {97 -- 104}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MantovaniFreeseVesteetal., author = {Mantovani, Dario and Freese, Dirk and Veste, Maik and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Modified wick lysimeters for critical water use efficiency evaluation and yield crop modelling}, series = {Bericht, 14. Lysimetertagung, am 3. und 4. Mai 2011 am LFZ Raumberg-Gumpenstein}, booktitle = {Bericht, 14. Lysimetertagung, am 3. und 4. Mai 2011 am LFZ Raumberg-Gumpenstein}, publisher = {LFZ Raumberg-Gumpenstein}, address = {Irdning}, isbn = {978-3-902559-61-6}, pages = {245 -- 248}, language = {en} } @misc{DimitrovaRepmannFreese, author = {Dimitrova, Tsvetelina and Repmann, Frank and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Degradation of ferrocyanide by natural isolated bacteria}, series = {Book of Abstracts / The 15th International Phytotechnology Conference, 1-5 Octorber 2018, Novi Sad}, journal = {Book of Abstracts / The 15th International Phytotechnology Conference, 1-5 Octorber 2018, Novi Sad}, editor = {Orlovic, Sasa}, publisher = {University of Novi Sad}, address = {Novi Sad}, isbn = {978-86-912323-9-9}, pages = {177}, language = {en} } @misc{MajauraBoehmFreese, author = {Majaura, Marie and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {The influence of trees on crop yields in temperate zone alley cropping systems : a review}, series = {Sustainability}, volume = {16}, journal = {Sustainability}, number = {8}, issn = {2071-1050}, doi = {10.3390/su16083301}, abstract = {Agroforestry is a multifunctional land use system that represents a promising approach to mitigate the environmental impact of agriculture while enhancing the resilience of agricultural systems and ensuring sustainable food production. However, the tree rows in agroforestry systems, particularly in alley cropping systems (ACS), can affect crop productivity on adjacent agricultural fields through various mechanisms. Hence, concerns about declining yields and reduced farm profitability persist and explain the reluctance of farmers to implement ACS on their land. In this review, we examine the available literature on the effects of temperate ACS on yields of various agricultural crops to evaluate if and to what extent crop yields in ACS are affected by tree presence. We identified that ACS crop yields often vary substantially across different species, geographical locations, weather conditions and ACS designs. Our analysis also revealed that several parameters are modified in ACS by the presence of tree rows affecting crop yields positively or negatively and that ACS design aspects play a crucial role in determining crop productivity.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MantovaniVesteFreese, author = {Mantovani, Dario and Veste, Maik and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) adaptability and plasticity to drought}, series = {2nd European Agroforestry Conference: Integrating Science and Policy to Promote Agroforestry in Practice, June 2014, Cottbus, Germany}, booktitle = {2nd European Agroforestry Conference: Integrating Science and Policy to Promote Agroforestry in Practice, June 2014, Cottbus, Germany}, editor = {Palma, Joao H. N.}, isbn = {978-972-97874-4-7}, pages = {264 -- 265}, abstract = {Robinia pseudoacacia L. is a pioneer tree species which grows under a wide range of edaphic and climatic conditions. It is native from North America and its original range is a climatic region classified as humid to sub-humid, with a mean annual precipitation of 1.020 to 1.830 mm. However, in Central Europe the species has proven to be relatively drought tolerant in comparison to other temperate deciduous tree species. In the State of Brandenburg (Germany) for instance, with a continental climate and annual precipitation below 600 mm, the species has been successfully cropped for wood production for more than 250 years. The tree notably grows also in post-mining recultivated sites where soil water availability is limited and in spring and summer drought can occur. The importance of the species has increased over the lasts decades, after the CO2 reduction policy spread across the world, just as did the need for further sources for renewable energy. Therefore, due to its adaptability to water constraints, its fast growing and resprouting rate, together with the ability of nitrogen fixation, black locust could become a key species for short-rotation plantation on marginal land. Several studies have been already carried out to quantify the production and water use efficiency of the black locust. However, the effect of water scarcity on biomass production and the plant's response to drought stress has still to be examined. In ourinvestigation we aim to evaluate the growth performance and the ecophysiological response of black locust to water limitation. The study of the soil-plant-atmosphere system for the evaluation of the relation between water availability, atmospheric evaporative demand and plant water status is critical to identify the ecophysiological adaptation and growth response in relation to different edaphic and climatic conditions. Different irrigation regimes and cycles of drought were chosen, to test the plant's performance in a lysimeter experiment for the duration of two vegetation periods, under semi-controlled environmental conditions. The results obtained from studies were satisfactory. We assessed the drought tolerance and resilience of black locust, together with its water use efficiency. Both at whole-plant and leaf level the link between the soil water retention, plant water status and growth rate has been elucidated and the intertwined relation between primary production, transpiration, CO2 uptake and water limitation, together with the evaporative atmospheric demand, has been clarified.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{QuinkensteinMatosFreeseetal., author = {Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Matos, Eduardo da Silva and Freese, Dirk and Jochheim, Hubert and Schneider, Bernd Uwe and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Estimating the carbon sequestration potential of short rotation coppice on marginal sites: a model approach}, series = {Book of Abstracts, 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry, Agroforestry - The Future of Global Land Use}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts, 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry, Agroforestry - The Future of Global Land Use}, publisher = {World Agroforestry Centre}, address = {Nairobi, Kenya}, isbn = {978-92-9059-255-6}, pages = {S. 164}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoehmWoelleckeElmeretal., author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and W{\"o}llecke, Jens and Elmer, Michael and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Freese, Dirk and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Biodiversity in Agroforestry Systems}, series = {Book of Abstracts, 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry, Agroforestry - The Future of Global Land Use}, booktitle = {Book of Abstracts, 2nd World Congress of Agroforestry, Agroforestry - The Future of Global Land Use}, publisher = {World Agroforestry Centre}, address = {Nairobi, Kenya}, isbn = {978-92-9059-255-6}, pages = {S. 598}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MantovaniVesteFreese, author = {Mantovani, Dario and Veste, Maik and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Biomass production in agro-­-systems: Is black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) the right choice?}, series = {Gf{\"O} 43rd Annual Meeting, Building bridges in ecology, linking systems, scales and disciplines, September 9 to 13, 2013, Potsdam, Germany}, booktitle = {Gf{\"O} 43rd Annual Meeting, Building bridges in ecology, linking systems, scales and disciplines, September 9 to 13, 2013, Potsdam, Germany}, editor = {Jeltsch, Florian and Joshi, Jasmin}, pages = {28 -- 29}, abstract = {Currently, black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) is an important tree species in Central and Eastern Europe for the production of biomass in short-rotation plantations. Being a ruderal species and relatively drought tolerant compared to other broad leaf trees, its use in agroforestry systems will increase. That is particularly true for marginal landscapes characterized by adverse edaphic conditions, where the soil water availability is limited and in summer drought can occur. Several studies have been carried out on the subject of the black locust primary production; however there are still open questions associated with its water consumption and the biomass production, in relation to the soil water availability. In order to investigate the soil-plant-atmosphere system interactions, in our studies the links between the growth rate, water use efficiency and the ecophysiological response have been examined in a two year lysimeter experiment. The two years old black locust plants were selected from a recultivated post-mining area (Welzow S{\"u}d, Lusatia, Brandenburg) and established in a 100 L wicked lysimeter, installed under a light transmissive roof to avoid uncontrolled water input. During the first vegetation period, the trees were maintained constantly under three different soil moisture regimes (well-watered, moderate, drought), in relation to the hydrostatic state of the lysimeters. For the second vegetation period instead, the plants were subjected to two different irrigation cycles (long term drought stress, short term drought stress), in relation of the drought stress and recovering time duration. The results were satisfactory. At whole plant level the water use efficiency, the growth rate under different soil moisture conditions and the morphological adaptation to drought condition were assessed. In addition, at leaf level we elucidated the relation between the soil moisture together with the atmospheric evaporative demand and the ecophysiological performance in terms of H2O and CO2 rate variation. From the results emerged that the black locust cultivar may have a positive or negative effect on the ecosystem function, depending on the water availability of the areas in object. The tree can tolerate periods of drought by reducing its transpiration rate, yet it is not to be considered a water saving trees species in a well watered condition.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{HalkeGypserMantovanietal., author = {Halke, Christian and Gypser, Stella and Mantovani, Dario and Lebzien, Stefan and Freese, Dirk and Veste, Maik}, title = {Yield, transpiration and growth of the new bioenergy crop IGNISCUM Candy under different water regimes}, series = {Gf{\"O} 43rd Annual Meeting, Building bridges in ecology, linking systems, scales and disciplines, September 9 to 13, 2013, Potsdam, Germany}, booktitle = {Gf{\"O} 43rd Annual Meeting, Building bridges in ecology, linking systems, scales and disciplines, September 9 to 13, 2013, Potsdam, Germany}, editor = {Jeltsch, Florian and Joshi, Jasmin}, pages = {32 -- 33}, abstract = {There is a growing global need to produce more energy and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One possible source of renewable energy in parts of Europe is the use of crop for bioenergy production. Currently, maize dominates the biogas production. For a diversified production of substrates alternative crops needs to be evaluated for their sustainable utilization and ecological integration into agro-systems. The new bioenergy plants IGNISCUM Candy and IGNISCUM Basic are cultivars of the Sakhalin Knotweed (Fallopia sachalinensis, Fam. Polygonaceae), which are characterized by a high annual biomass production. Information on the crop production of this species is rare. Hence, understanding plant response to the combinations of water and nutrients availability is crucial for the development of sustainable plant production. In greenhouse experiments we investigate the interrelations between nutrient supply, biomass production, and plant ecophysiology. For the determination of yield-transpiration relations at whole plant level we used a wick lysimeter system, which allows us to study plant growth under controlled water regimes and to calculate the plant transpiration. The irrigation is supplied by an automatic drip irrigation system and computer-controlled in relation to the volumetric soil water content. Four different water treatments associated to the SWC range from well-watered to drought stressed plants. The influence of plant sizes on plant water use was investigated under different nitrogen supply. The fertilizer applied is calcium ammonium nitrate (N) and the rates for the four treatments are 0, 50, 100, 150 kg N/ha at the beginning of the growing season. Plant transpiration is calculated on the basis of water input, storage and drainage in weekly intervals. The cumulative transpiration of the plants during the growing season is between 49 L (drought stressed) and 141 L (well-watered) per plant, respectively. We calculated a transpiration coefficient of 525 Liters per kg dry biomass.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoehmKanzlerFreese, author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Kanzler, Michael and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Agroforstsysteme in S{\"u}dbrandenburg - Effekte auf Mikroklima und Wasserqualit{\"a}t}, series = {Nachhaltige Erzeugung von Nachwachsenden Rohstoffen, Tagung vom 04. bis 06. September 2013, Weihenstephan}, booktitle = {Nachhaltige Erzeugung von Nachwachsenden Rohstoffen, Tagung vom 04. bis 06. September 2013, Weihenstephan}, editor = {Pekrun, C. and Wachendorf, Magnus and Francke-Weltmann, L.}, publisher = {Verlag Halm}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, pages = {180 -- 181}, abstract = {Der Agrarholzanbau stellt allgemein eine sehr extensive Form der landwirtschaftlichen Fl{\"a}chennutzung dar. So k{\"o}nnen beispielsweise die Winderosion oder der Stoffaustrag in das Grundwasser durch den Anbau von B{\"a}umen auf ackerbaulich genutzten Standorten deutlich reduziert werden. Durch die Kombination von B{\"a}umen und konventionellen Ackerfr{\"u}chten (Agroforstwirtschaft) k{\"o}nnen auch angrenzende Feldfruchtbereiche und somit der gesamte Ackerschlag von diesen positiven Effekten des Agrarholzanbaus profitieren. Im Rahmen dieser Studie wurde beispielhaft untersucht, ob und inwieweit der streifenf{\"o}rmige Anbau (Alley-Cropping) von im Kurzumtrieb bewirtschaftetem Agrarholz einerseits zu einer Verbesserung des Windschutzes und andererseits zu einer Erh{\"o}hung der Grundwasserqualit{\"a}t beitragen kann.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BoehmQuinkensteinFreeseetal., author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and Freese, Dirk and H{\"u}ttl, Reinhard F.}, title = {Research in agroforestry at the Brandenburg University of Technology in Cottbus}, series = {Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agroforestry - Ecological Benefits of Agroforestry, 15-17 June 2011, Cottbus, Germany,}, booktitle = {Proceedings of the International Workshop on Agroforestry - Ecological Benefits of Agroforestry, 15-17 June 2011, Cottbus, Germany,}, editor = {Freese, Dirk and Pittruff, N. and Quinkenstein, Ansgar and B{\"o}hm, Christian}, pages = {S. 7}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{MedinskiFreeseBoehm, author = {Medinski, Tanya V. and Freese, Dirk and B{\"o}hm, Christian}, title = {Soil respiration in alley-cropping system composed of black locust and poplar trees, Germany}, series = {2nd European Agroforestry Conference: Integrating Science and Policy to Promote Agroforestry in Practice, June 2014, Cottbus, Germany}, booktitle = {2nd European Agroforestry Conference: Integrating Science and Policy to Promote Agroforestry in Practice, June 2014, Cottbus, Germany}, editor = {Palma, Joao H. N.}, isbn = {978-972-97874-4-7}, pages = {253 -- 254}, abstract = {Understanding of soil carbon dynamics after establishment of alley-cropping systems is crucial for mitigation of greenhouse gas CO2. This study investigates soil CO2 flux in an alley-cropping system composed of black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) and poplar (Max 1) tree strips and adjacent to them crop strips (Lupinus/ Solarigol). Soil CO2 flux was measured monthly over the March - November 2012 period, using a LI-COR LI-8100A automated device. Simultaneously with CO2 flux measurements, soil and air temperature, soil moisture, microbial C and hot water-extractable carbon (HWC) were determined for soils collected nearby each measurement collar. Root biomass was measured to a depth of 15 cm. In all sampling areas, soil CO2 flux increased from May to July, showing a significant positive correlation with air and soil temperature, which can be a reflection of increase in photosynthetic activity over the warm summer months. The relationships between soil moisture and CO2 flux showed positive correlation only for the warm period (May - October), indicating enhancing role of soil moisture on microbial mineralization and root respiration. CO2 flux values varied between sampling areas at different vegetation periods, with significantly higher values in trees over the summer. This could be attributed to the higher photosynthetic activity and higher root density in trees coppices compared to crops. In autumn, after seeding catch crop mix Solarigol, CO2 flux was significantly higher in crops compared to trees, which could be related to soil tillage prior to seeding of crops, as well as to the higher photosynthetic activity of newly seeded crops at the period of rapid plant growth. Despite a seasonal variation in CO2 flux between sampling areas, aaverage CO2 flux values observed over March - November period did not differ significantly between sampling areas, showing 2.5, 3.2, and 2.9 μmol m-2 s-1 values for black locust, poplar and crops, respectively. A greater C loss with soil respiration under trees in summer period may be compensated by greater C assimilation and storage in woody biomass, and the greater respiration from crop strips after tillage in autumn.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{BoehmKanzlerFreese, author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Kanzler, Michael and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Impact of black locust hedgerows on wind velocity and wind erosion in Eastern Germany}, series = {2nd European Agroforestry Conference: Integrating Science and Policy to Promote Agroforestry in Practice, June 2014, Cottbus, Germany}, booktitle = {2nd European Agroforestry Conference: Integrating Science and Policy to Promote Agroforestry in Practice, June 2014, Cottbus, Germany}, editor = {Palma, Joao H. N.}, isbn = {978-972-97874-4-7}, pages = {267 -- 268}, abstract = {The production of energy wood on arable land increased in Germany during the last years. Black locust (Robinia pseudoacacia L.) is a suitable tree species in order to ensure substantial woody biomass yields on agricultural sites in eastern Germany. Arranged in hedge structures (alley cropping) positive effects on wind velocity and hence on soil erosion can be expected for the whole agricultural production area. Results of field measurements carried out in several alley cropping sites located in eastern Germany show that wind velocity can be reduced by more than 50 \%, even though tree hedgerows were not higher than four meters. Here, the reduction of wind speed was dependent on the distance to woody crops, the width of the crop alleys and the orientation of hedgerows. As a result of wind speeds reduction the potential of soil erosion by wind decreases considerably. The risk of wind erosion is even nearly negligible for 24 m wide or smaller crop alleys. The establishment of short rotation hedgerows could contribute to an enhanced protection against wind erosion and thus to an ecological and possible long-term economic appreciation of agricultural sites. Aside from erosion control, further advantages such as a lower evaporation rate, and thus a crop yield increase, may be connected to the establishment of such agroforestry systems. Against the background of the increasing demand for woody biomass for bioenergy, the cultivation of fast growing trees on agricultural sites can furthermore result in an additional incomefor farmers. This is a prerequisite for the spread of this kind of agroforestry in Germany, because a comparable large share of an unprotected field has to be planted with trees in order to ensure an efficient windbreak.}, language = {en} } @inproceedings{KanzlerBoehmFreese, author = {Kanzler, Michael and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {N{\"a}hrstoffgehalte und Ertr{\"a}ge von Kartoffeln in Abh{\"a}ngigkeit zur Entfernung vom Geh{\"o}lzstreifen in einem Agroforstsystem}, series = {Tagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V. mit der Max-Eyth-Gesellschaft Agrartechnik VDI-MEG, 16.-18. September 2014, Wien, Technik in der Pflanzenproduktion}, booktitle = {Tagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V. mit der Max-Eyth-Gesellschaft Agrartechnik VDI-MEG, 16.-18. September 2014, Wien, Technik in der Pflanzenproduktion}, editor = {Pekrun, C. and Wachendorf, Magnus and Francke-Weltmann, L.}, publisher = {Verlag Halm}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, pages = {264 -- 265}, abstract = {Die Agroforstwirtschaft, also die kombinierte Nutzung von B{\"a}umen und Feldfr{\"u}chten auf einer landwirtschaftlichen Fl{\"a}che, gewinnt vor dem Hintergrund der steigenden Holznachfrage sowie diverser {\"o}kologischer Vorteilswirkungen auch in Deutschland zunehmend an Bedeutung. Verglichen mit den bereits bekannten Umweltleistungen, wie etwa einer erh{\"o}hten Biodiversit{\"a}t sowie dem Schutz vor Winderosion, ist der potenzielle Einfluss der Geh{\"o}lzstreifen auf das Wachstum bzw. die N{\"a}hrstoffversorgung von angrenzenden Feldfr{\"u}chten in Agroforstsystemen noch weitestgehend ungekl{\"a}rt. Zur Quantifizierung dieser m{\"o}glichen Interaktion wurden im Jahr 2013 auf einem etwa 40 ha großen Agroforst-Versuchsstandort nahe der Stadt Forst (Lausitz) umfangreiche N{\"a}hrstoff- und Ertragsuntersuchungen durchgef{\"u}hrt.}, language = {de} } @inproceedings{BoehmKanzlerFreese, author = {B{\"o}hm, Christian and Kanzler, Michael and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Auswirkungen agroforstlicher Kurzumtriebswirtschaft auf das Bodenerosionspotential und den Kohlenstoffhaushalt sudbrandenburgischer Ackerstandorte}, series = {Tagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V. mit der Max-Eyth-Gesellschaft Agrartechnik VDI-MEG, 16.-18. September 2014, Wien, Technik in der Pflanzenproduktion}, booktitle = {Tagung der Gesellschaft f{\"u}r Pflanzenbauwissenschaften e.V. mit der Max-Eyth-Gesellschaft Agrartechnik VDI-MEG, 16.-18. September 2014, Wien, Technik in der Pflanzenproduktion}, editor = {Pekrun, C. and Wachendorf, Magnus and Francke-Weltmann, L.}, publisher = {Verlag Halm}, address = {G{\"o}ttingen}, pages = {54 -- 55}, abstract = {ln der Region S{\"u}dbrandenburg herrschen ertragsschwache, sandige B{\"o}den vor, die von Natur aus ein geringes Wasserhalteverm{\"o}gen und ein hohes Degradationspotential durch Winderosion aufweisen. Zudem existiert hier ein vergleichsweise großer Fl{\"a}chenanteil an strukturarmen, großfl{\"a}chigen Bergbaufolgelandschaften, die sich zume1st durch eine geringe Standortsg{\"u}te auszeichnen. In diesem Beitrag werden Ergebnisse aus versChiedenen Studien vorgestellt, in denen untersucht wurde, ob und in welchem Ausmaß durch im Kurzumtrieb bewirtschaftete Agroforstsysteme die Anf{\"a}lligkeit dieser Ackerstandorte gegen{\"u}ber Winderosion gemindert und die im Boden bzw. Kippensubstrat vorhandene Menge an organischer Substanz erh{\"o}ht werden kann.}, language = {de} } @misc{MajauraFreese, author = {Majaura, Marie and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Nachhaltige Produktivit{\"a}t und Wasserverf{\"u}gbarkeit in Agroforstsystemen: der Einfluss von Geh{\"o}lzstreifen bei zwei Kulturen in den trockenen Sommern 2019 und 2020}, series = {Tagungsband 8. Forum Agroforstsysteme, 29.-30.September 2021, Bernburg (Saale)}, journal = {Tagungsband 8. Forum Agroforstsysteme, 29.-30.September 2021, Bernburg (Saale)}, editor = {G{\"o}bel, Leonie}, pages = {83 -- 87}, language = {de} } @misc{GypserFreese, author = {Gypser, Stella and Freese, Dirk}, title = {Mobilization of P from crystalline and amorphous Fe- and Al-hydroxides}, series = {EGU General Assembly 2020}, journal = {EGU General Assembly 2020}, doi = {10.5194/egusphere-egu2020-2871}, language = {en} } @misc{MajauraSutterluettiBoehmetal., author = {Majaura, Marie and Sutterl{\"u}tti, Rahel and B{\"o}hm, Christian and Freese, Dirk}, title = {High and dry : barley (Hordeum vulgare) yield benefits from tree presence in a temperate alley cropping system during a drought year}, series = {Agroforestry systems}, volume = {99}, journal = {Agroforestry systems}, number = {6}, publisher = {Springer Science and Business Media LLC}, address = {Dordrecht}, issn = {0167-4366}, doi = {10.1007/s10457-025-01267-9}, pages = {1 -- 20}, abstract = {Alley cropping systems (ACS) are promoted as sustainable, resilient and multifunctional land-use systems. However, concerns about yield reductions persist and whether these are driven by microclimate alterations or below-ground competition for water remains unclear. In this study, we measured wind speed, air temperature, and global radiation at seven positions within a 48 m wide crop alley of a short rotation ACS in Germany with summer barley (Hordeum vulgare) and poplar (Populus nigra × P. maximowiczii and P. trichocarpa Torrey \& A. Gray) and on a treeless reference field (OF) during a particularly dry and warm year. Additionally, gravimetric soil water content and crop yield were assessed with high spatial resolution. Our results show that tree strips influenced all measured parameters. Global radiation and air temperature patterns varied dynamically with shading, while night-time air temperatures were unexpectedly highest on the OF. Wind speeds were reduced by up to 98\% near tree strips and 81\% further away. Soil water content displayed a U-shaped pattern, with higher values near tree strips, a rare observation in ACS. Crop yields in the ACS were twice as high as in the OF, despite being lower near tree strips. Yields were strongly correlated with global radiation but not with air temperature, wind speed, or soil water content. These findings provide preliminary evidence that tree presence in ACS can, under certain conditions, contribute to increased crop yields. The results suggest that ACS provide potential benefits for sustainable land-use, but further multi-year and multi-site studies are needed to validate the observed yield patterns across different environments and years, particularly under varying climatic conditions. Further research should also explore the indirect effects of microclimate modifications on soil water dynamics, including evapotranspiration.}, language = {en} }