scholarly journals Increasing the Amount of Biomass in Field Crops for Carbon Sequestration and Plant Biomass Enhancement Using Biochar

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saowanee Wijitkosum ◽  
Thavivongse Sriburi
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Field Crops ◽  
Biomass Enhancement

scholarly journals A study on carbon sequestration in natural forests of India

2012 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Poonam Khurana
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
National Level ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Planted Forest ◽  
Green House Gases ◽  
Green House ◽  
Leaf Shedding ◽  
Indian Forests

Among the global common concerns, climate change has been identified as the most important environmental challenge faced by human beings. Emission of carbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, chlorofluorocarbons and hydrocarbons are identified as green house gases causing warming of earth globally. Of these gases, CO2 alone accounts for 60 percent share. The most practical way of removing excess carbon from atmosphere and storing it in to a biological system is by absorption of atmospheric CO2 into the physiological system, plant biomass and finally into the soil . Carbon is thus sequestered into the plants and then the animals. Studies have established that Carbon sequestration by trees and forest could provide relatively low cost net emission reduction. Carbon management in forest is therefore one of the most important agenda in India in 21st century in context of green house gases effect and mitigation of global climate changes. Studies indicated that Indian forests share 1,083.81 MtC in the year 1994 to 3,907.67 MtC in the year 1993. Estimated rate of Carbon flux in selectedIndian planted forest reveals that planted forests of short rotation tree species with regular leaf shedding patterns have more capacity for carbon sequestering in litter which decomposes more rapidly than those with annual or bimodal leaf shedding patterns. Mixed planted forest of exotic and native species could be more efficient in sequestering Carbon than the monocultures. This contribution reviews Carbon sequestration in Indian forests at national level and site-specific situations;and elaborates some possible opportunities for sustainable Carbon forestry.

scholarly journals Carbon Sequestration of Soil and Plants along IH-35 in Bexar County, Texas

2019 ◽  
Vol 271 ◽  
pp. 04001
Author(s):  
Lauren Rangel ◽  
Vikram Kapoor ◽  
Jeffrey Hutchinson ◽  
Samer Dessouky
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Carbon Content ◽  
Field Data ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Soil Samples ◽  
Loss On Ignition ◽  
Vegetative Cover ◽  
Bexar County ◽  
Carbon Sequestration Potential ◽  
Sequestration Potential

Soil and vegetation were evaluated along IH-35 within Bexar County for carbon content. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the vegetative composition and carbon sequestration potential of vegetation along IH-35. Three 20 m transects were placed at each site and percent vegetative cover was estimated and above ground plant biomass and soil was collected from three 0.25 m2 subplots along each transect. Plant and soil samples were analyzed for carbon content using the loss-on-ignition method. Two non-native grasses, bermudagrass and King Ranch bluestem, were the dominant cover. Bermudagrass was more efficient in absorbing CO2 compared to King Ranch bluestem. The top 10 cm of soil in all samples contained more organic carbon than the lower 10 cm. Collection of field data has been completed and the soil and plant carbon content is being analyzed with the final results presented at the conference.

scholarly journals Estimationof Biomass and Carbon Sequestration by Non-Destructive Method in Dry Deciduous Forest of Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 943 (1) ◽  
pp. 012020
Author(s):  
S Bung ◽  
S Rajmohan ◽  
S Bhutia ◽  
H Pandey ◽  
M Mitra
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Carbon Storage ◽  
Native Species ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Single Species ◽  
Madhya Pradesh ◽  
Total Biomass ◽  
Boswellia Serrata ◽  
Non Destructive

Abstract The study aims to assess the plant biomass and carbon storage potential of the forests of Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India. The study was carried out in Satanwada Range in Shivpuri Forest Division. A total of 96 quadrats of 10×10 m2 were laid. The non-destructive algometric method was used to estimate carbon sequestration. The results show that Acacia catechu (202 individuals/ha) dominated the forest, followed by Anogeissus pendula (90 individuals/ha). The total biomass of the forest was estimated to be 34.72±0.41t/ha, with Boswellia serrata (7.943t) recording the highest. The minimum biomass was recorded for Grewia sp (0.06t). The highest carbon content was found in B. serrata (3.97t; 25 individuals) followed by A. Catechu (2.92t; 195 individuals). Although A. catechu was dominant in the area, due to its lower girth class and young age, the net carbon storage was less than that of B. serrata. It was found that plots with higher carbon stock had higher species richness than plots composed of single species. Therefore, plantations of mixed native species should be preferred for future restoration activities as they are more efficient in sequestrating carbon than monoculture plantations.

scholarly journals Potentials of Carbon Stored in Plant Biomass at Little Farmers Grassland Cisarua, West Bandung Regency

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 111-118
Author(s):  
Annas Dwitri Malik ◽  
Komang Yoga Zso Zsa Dewa ◽  
Parikesit Parikesit ◽  
Susanti Withaningsih ◽  
Ratna Wingit
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Carbon Storage ◽  
Carbon Stock ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Animal Feed ◽  
Basal Area ◽  
Ground Cover ◽  
Co2 Concentration ◽  
Allometric Equation ◽  
Management Planning

Alternatives of vegetations to store carbon need to be encouraged considering that forests are threatened by widespread destructions. One such vegetation is grasslands which have the potential for carbon storage and to reduce CO2 concentration in the atmosphere. At present, many enterprises have designed grasslands for animal feed. Grassland at Little Farmers, Cisarua, West Bandung was established for many purposes, i.e. recreation, education, and animal feed. The purpose of this research was to study the potential of carbon stock in grassland vegetation at this location. Based on RaCSA method, the tree biomass was determined by nondestructive collection of density and basal area of trees, then calculated by an allometric equation. The ground cover biomass was determined by destructive collection of grass and roots. Total measured biomass was multiplied by 46% to obtain carbon storage. Based on the results, the potential of carbon stock in Little Farmers grassland is 6,506.23 kg/m2 with the potential for carbon storage below the ground (0.129 kg / m2) was slightly higher than the carbon stored above the ground  (0.101 kg / m2). Carbon stored in ground cover had been proven to be lower than woody plants (6,506 kg / m2). This study has pioneered in finding the carbon stocks potential of a man-made grassland, so it provides basis of an alternative land use that can be encouraged for carbon sequestration. For many enterprises, this study will aid in the conduct and management planning of grasslands with regards to ecosystem services preservation, such as carbon sequestration.

scholarly journals Assessment of Anthropogenic Impacts on Carbon Sequestration Potential of a Moist Semi-Deciduous Forest in Eastern Ghana

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felicity Bentsi-Enchill ◽  
Alexander Nii Moi Pappoe ◽  
Bernard Ekumah ◽  
Hugh Komla Akotoye
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Carbon Stock ◽  
Deciduous Forest ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Anthropogenic Impacts ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Carbon Sequestration Potential ◽  
Sequestration Potential ◽  
Below Ground

Carbon sequestration is associated with plant biomass and soils. The amount of carbon sequestration in the Atewa Range Forest Reserve (ARFR) is affected by varied anthropogenic activities like logging, mining and farming. This study estimate the above and below ground carbon stock and assess human-induced stress impacts on the Highly Stressed Vegetation (HSV), Moderately Stressed Vegetation (MSV), and Non-Stressed Vegetation (NSV) in the ARFR. The above ground biomass of trees was determined using the allometric model of (Henry, et al., 2010) whereas plants root biomass was calculated using Cairns et al. (1997). Soil organic carbon was determined using the Walkley–Black method. We observed that carbon stock was higher in the above-ground than the below-ground component. The MSV, recorded the highest stock of carbon followed by the NSV and the HSV whilst sequestrated carbon stocks was generally high and varied across the three stress levels. Within the forest, the intensity of anthropogenic activities has negatively impacted the amounts of carbon sequestrated at various levels.

scholarly journals Carbon Farming: Prospects and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Meenakshi Sharma ◽  
Rajesh Kaushal ◽  
Prashant Kaushik ◽  
Seeram Ramakrishna
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Carbon Sequestration ◽  
Organic Carbon ◽  
Plant Biomass ◽  
Soil Health ◽  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Agroforestry System ◽  
Land Use Pattern ◽  
Ground Biomass ◽  
Change Mitigation

Carbon farming is a capable strategy for more sustainable production of food and other related products. It seeks to produce the diverse array of natural farming methods and marketable products simultaneously. In agroforestry system, carbon sequestration is done by incorporating carbon dioxide (CO2) into plant biomass via photosynthesis. Carbon is, thus, stored in reserves of above-ground biomass, such as timber or branches, and below-ground biomass such as roots, or organic carbon in the soil. In addition to the significance of carbon sequestration in climate change mitigation, soil organic carbon (SOC) is an imperative indicator for the soil health as well as fertility. The change in SOC can explain whether the land use pattern degrades or improves the soil fertility. SOC, found in the soil in the form of soil organic matter (SOM), helps to improve soil health either directly or indirectly. Its direct consequence is related to the process of mineralization. Further, agroforestry is highly capable of generating huge amounts of bio-mass. In fact, agroforestry is believed to be particularly suitable for replenishment of SOC. Therefore, efforts should be made to convince farmers for their resource-use efficiency and soil conserving ability in order to get maximum benefits out of agriculture. According to food and agriculture organization (FAO,) agriculture, forestry, and other land use practices account for 24% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and total global livestock emissions of 7.1 gigatons of CO2-equivalent per year, representing 14.5% of total anthropogenic GHG emissions. Agroforestry system that deliberately integrates trees and crops with livestock in the agricultural production could potentially increase carbon sequestration and decrease GHG emission from the terrestrial ecosystems, thus, helping in global climatic change mitigation. This study, therefore, aimed at clarification about carbon farming, modifications in carbon cycle and carbon sequestration during agricultural development in addition to benefits of agroforestry.

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