Coupling the Soil-Vegetation-Atmosphere-Transfer Scheme ORCHIDEE to the agronomy model STICS to study the influence of croplands on the European carbon and water budgets

Key Points

• This research aims to understand how croplands influence carbon and water budgets in Europe by integrating two models.
• Coupled the ORCHIDEE soil-vegetation-atmosphere-transfer scheme with the STICS agronomy model.
• Utilized simulations to evaluate how croplands affect carbon and water fluxes.
• Analyzed outputs to determine the interactions between agriculture and ecological systems.
• Significant effects of croplands on both carbon and water budgets were observed.
• Integration of the models revealed complex interactions that enhance carbon sequestration.
• Cropland management practices may optimize these ecological benefits.