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Abstract
Reforested hectares of loblolly pine (Pinus taeda L.) plantation could be used for intercropping oilseed crops such as carinata (Brassica carinata) and white lupin (Lupinus albus L.) for producing bio-jet fuel to reduce carbon emissions of the aviation sector. Intercropping remained profitable unless the productivity of all three species reduced by a higher percentage. The probability of loss related to the intercropping production systems increased with a decrease in yields. Seed yield of carinata and interest rate had the most significant positive and negative impact, respectively, on the profitability of intercropping. Intercropping loblolly pine with carinata decreased the total aboveground carbon storage by 14.24 t, 6.51 t, and 4.71 t C/ha than loblolly pine only management scenario for site indices 21.3m, 18.3m, and 15.3m, respectively over 100-years planning period. Overall, intercropping would increase the profitability of landowners but decrease the carbon storage relative to the loblolly pine only production system.