The agroforestry system is the best option to achieve the net zero carbon emissions target for In... more The agroforestry system is the best option to achieve the net zero carbon emissions target for India. Keeping this view, carbon sequestration and credit potential of gamhar based agroforestry system has been assessed. The experiment was carried out in randomized block design in seven different treatments with five replications. Gamhar tree biomass accumulation was higher in gamhar based agroforestry system compared to sole gamhar. Among different tree components, stem contributed a maximum to total gamhar tree biomass followed by roots, leaves and branches. The average contributions of stems, roots, leaves and branches in total tree biomass in two annual cycles (2016-17 and 2017-18) varied between 50 and 60, 19.8 and 20, 19.2 and 20, and 10.7 and 12.7 percent, respectively. In case of crops, above ground, below ground and total biomass was significantly higher in sole intercrops than gamhar based agroforestry system. Total (Tree + interrops + Soil) carbon stock, carbon sequestration, carbon credit and carbon price were significantly affected by treatments, and was maximum in Sole Greengram-Mustard. Net carbon emission was also recorded lowest in Sole Greengram-Mustard for which the values were 811.55% and 725.24% and 760.69% lower than Sole Gamhar in 2016-17, 2017-18 and in pooled data, respectively. In recent decades, carbon management is an important point on the agenda to identify the best viable mitigation strategies for its reduction 1. The total greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions increased almost linearly from 746.5 Mt CO 2 e in 1970 to 3375 Mt CO 2 e in 2018 2. Presently, India is the 3rd major country in worldwide energy use and anthropogenic emissions of carbon, after China and United States of America, of which energy sector contributes 75 percent (2129 Mt CO 2 e) of overall carbon emissions 3. At COP26 held in 2021, Glasgow, United Kingdom, Prime Minister of India announced a net zero carbon emissions target by 2070 and proposed a 'One-Word Movement' to the global community i.e., L I F E…Lifestyle for Environment as lifestyle has a big role in climate change. For this he has given five strategies called Panchamrit (Achieving net zero carbon by 2070; Reducing carbon intensity upto 45 percent by 2030; 50 percent energy requirement to be met by renewable sources by 2030; Generate 500 GW energy from non-fossil fuel by 2030 and Reduce 1billion tons carbon emissions by 2030). Two out of these are short term targets that would cover the way for targeting a net zero carbon emissions goal
Fertilizer on Carbon Sequestration under the Agroforestry System in the Eastern Plateau Region of... more Fertilizer on Carbon Sequestration under the Agroforestry System in the Eastern Plateau Region of India.
Currently 22% (13Gt CO 2-eq) of the total global greenhouse gas emission is contributed through a... more Currently 22% (13Gt CO 2-eq) of the total global greenhouse gas emission is contributed through agriculture, forestry and other land use. In current global scenario of environmental goals, farming sector is under tremendous pressure of reducing its share of emissions. Agroforestry system is the best option to achieve net zero carbon emissions target of India. Keeping this view, to evaluate the intercrops and gamhar based agroforestry system for their biomass production along with carbon emission, carbon sequestration, carbon credit, and carbon trading potential. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with seven different treatments and ve replications Gamhar tree biomass accumulation was higher in gamhar based agroforestry system compared to sole gamhar. Among different tree components, stem contributed a maximum to total gamhar tree biomass followed by roots, leaves and branches. Average contribution of stem, roots, leaves and branches in total tree biomass was 50.
One of the greatest challenges to ecosystems is the rapidity of climate change, and their ability... more One of the greatest challenges to ecosystems is the rapidity of climate change, and their ability to adjust swiftly will be constrained. Climate change will disrupt the ecological balances, causing species to track suitable habitats for survival. Consequently, understanding the species' response to climate change is crucial for its conservation and management, and for enhancing biodiversity through effective management. This research intends to examine the response of the vulnerable Buchanania cochinchinensis species to climate change. We modeled the potential suitable habitats of B. cochinchinensis for the present and future climatic scenario proxies based on the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) i.e. SSP126, 245, 370 and 585. Maxent was used to simulate the potential habitats of B. cochinchinensis. The study found ~ 28313 sq km (~ 10.7% of the study area) was a potentially suitable habitat of B. cochinchinensis for the current scenario. The majority of the suitable habitat a...
Currently 22% (13Gt CO2-eq) of the total global greenhouse gas emission is contributed through ag... more Currently 22% (13Gt CO2-eq) of the total global greenhouse gas emission is contributed through agriculture, forestry and other land use. In current global scenario of environmental goals, farming sector is under tremendous pressure of reducing its share of emissions. Agroforestry system is the best option to achieve net zero carbon emissions target of India. Keeping this view, to evaluate the intercrops and gamhar based agroforestry system for their biomass production along with carbon emission, carbon sequestration, carbon credit, and carbon trading potential. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with seven different treatments and five replications Gamhar tree biomass accumulation was higher in gamhar based agroforestry system compared to sole gamhar. Among different tree components, stem contributed a maximum to total gamhar tree biomass followed by roots, leaves and branches. Average contribution of stem, roots, leaves and branches in total tree biomass was 50....
Carbon sequestration is an important aspect of expelling greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and... more Carbon sequestration is an important aspect of expelling greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and decelerating the rate of global warming. Agroforestry plays an important role in carbon sequestration. Keeping this in mind, the current study was carried out between 2017 and 2021 to assess the effect of integrated nutrient management on biomass production, carbon sequestration, and carbon credit in a mango and turmeric agroforestry system. The study used randomized block design (RBD) with four treatments and five replications. According to the findings of this study, the rate of fertilizer application has a significant impact on the growth of turmeric and mango crops. The physiochemical characteristics of soil show an improvement in soil composition with the application of urea (CO(NH2)2), single super phosphate [Ca(H2PO4)2.2H2O] 226 kg ha−1, MOP [KCl] 309 kg ha−1 100 kg ha−1. The carbon density of the agrihorticulture land use system was six to seven times higher than that of the ope...
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change
Aims: Water is an important natural resource supporting life and growth of plants heavily relies ... more Aims: Water is an important natural resource supporting life and growth of plants heavily relies on water availability throughout its life cycle. Moisture stress is a major limiting factor in forest crops leading to unsuccessful seed germination. This study investigates the impact of moisture stress on the seed germination of two important agroforestry species Dalbergia sissoo and Gmelina arborea through manipulating watering schedules after sowing seeds. Study Design: Two independent experiments for Dalbergia sissoo and Gmelina arborea were designed in a Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with six treatments and three replications for each treatment Place of Study: Faculty of Forestry, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. Methodology: The complete experiment was carried inside a temporary polyhouse where the experimental materials were exposed to the six different watering schedule treatments. The first irrigation for all the treatments were started at the same time. The d...
The agroforestry system is the best option to achieve the net zero carbon emissions target for In... more The agroforestry system is the best option to achieve the net zero carbon emissions target for India. Keeping this view, carbon sequestration and credit potential of gamhar based agroforestry system has been assessed. The experiment was carried out in randomized block design in seven different treatments with five replications. Gamhar tree biomass accumulation was higher in gamhar based agroforestry system compared to sole gamhar. Among different tree components, stem contributed a maximum to total gamhar tree biomass followed by roots, leaves and branches. The average contributions of stems, roots, leaves and branches in total tree biomass in two annual cycles (2016-17 and 2017-18) varied between 50 and 60, 19.8 and 20, 19.2 and 20, and 10.7 and 12.7 percent, respectively. In case of crops, above ground, below ground and total biomass was significantly higher in sole intercrops than gamhar based agroforestry system. Total (Tree + interrops + Soil) carbon stock, carbon sequestration, carbon credit and carbon price were significantly affected by treatments, and was maximum in Sole Greengram-Mustard. Net carbon emission was also recorded lowest in Sole Greengram-Mustard for which the values were 811.55% and 725.24% and 760.69% lower than Sole Gamhar in 2016-17, 2017-18 and in pooled data, respectively. In recent decades, carbon management is an important point on the agenda to identify the best viable mitigation strategies for its reduction 1. The total greenhouse gases (GHGs) emissions increased almost linearly from 746.5 Mt CO 2 e in 1970 to 3375 Mt CO 2 e in 2018 2. Presently, India is the 3rd major country in worldwide energy use and anthropogenic emissions of carbon, after China and United States of America, of which energy sector contributes 75 percent (2129 Mt CO 2 e) of overall carbon emissions 3. At COP26 held in 2021, Glasgow, United Kingdom, Prime Minister of India announced a net zero carbon emissions target by 2070 and proposed a 'One-Word Movement' to the global community i.e., L I F E…Lifestyle for Environment as lifestyle has a big role in climate change. For this he has given five strategies called Panchamrit (Achieving net zero carbon by 2070; Reducing carbon intensity upto 45 percent by 2030; 50 percent energy requirement to be met by renewable sources by 2030; Generate 500 GW energy from non-fossil fuel by 2030 and Reduce 1billion tons carbon emissions by 2030). Two out of these are short term targets that would cover the way for targeting a net zero carbon emissions goal
Fertilizer on Carbon Sequestration under the Agroforestry System in the Eastern Plateau Region of... more Fertilizer on Carbon Sequestration under the Agroforestry System in the Eastern Plateau Region of India.
Currently 22% (13Gt CO 2-eq) of the total global greenhouse gas emission is contributed through a... more Currently 22% (13Gt CO 2-eq) of the total global greenhouse gas emission is contributed through agriculture, forestry and other land use. In current global scenario of environmental goals, farming sector is under tremendous pressure of reducing its share of emissions. Agroforestry system is the best option to achieve net zero carbon emissions target of India. Keeping this view, to evaluate the intercrops and gamhar based agroforestry system for their biomass production along with carbon emission, carbon sequestration, carbon credit, and carbon trading potential. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with seven different treatments and ve replications Gamhar tree biomass accumulation was higher in gamhar based agroforestry system compared to sole gamhar. Among different tree components, stem contributed a maximum to total gamhar tree biomass followed by roots, leaves and branches. Average contribution of stem, roots, leaves and branches in total tree biomass was 50.
One of the greatest challenges to ecosystems is the rapidity of climate change, and their ability... more One of the greatest challenges to ecosystems is the rapidity of climate change, and their ability to adjust swiftly will be constrained. Climate change will disrupt the ecological balances, causing species to track suitable habitats for survival. Consequently, understanding the species' response to climate change is crucial for its conservation and management, and for enhancing biodiversity through effective management. This research intends to examine the response of the vulnerable Buchanania cochinchinensis species to climate change. We modeled the potential suitable habitats of B. cochinchinensis for the present and future climatic scenario proxies based on the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) i.e. SSP126, 245, 370 and 585. Maxent was used to simulate the potential habitats of B. cochinchinensis. The study found ~ 28313 sq km (~ 10.7% of the study area) was a potentially suitable habitat of B. cochinchinensis for the current scenario. The majority of the suitable habitat a...
Currently 22% (13Gt CO2-eq) of the total global greenhouse gas emission is contributed through ag... more Currently 22% (13Gt CO2-eq) of the total global greenhouse gas emission is contributed through agriculture, forestry and other land use. In current global scenario of environmental goals, farming sector is under tremendous pressure of reducing its share of emissions. Agroforestry system is the best option to achieve net zero carbon emissions target of India. Keeping this view, to evaluate the intercrops and gamhar based agroforestry system for their biomass production along with carbon emission, carbon sequestration, carbon credit, and carbon trading potential. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with seven different treatments and five replications Gamhar tree biomass accumulation was higher in gamhar based agroforestry system compared to sole gamhar. Among different tree components, stem contributed a maximum to total gamhar tree biomass followed by roots, leaves and branches. Average contribution of stem, roots, leaves and branches in total tree biomass was 50....
Carbon sequestration is an important aspect of expelling greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and... more Carbon sequestration is an important aspect of expelling greenhouse gases from the atmosphere and decelerating the rate of global warming. Agroforestry plays an important role in carbon sequestration. Keeping this in mind, the current study was carried out between 2017 and 2021 to assess the effect of integrated nutrient management on biomass production, carbon sequestration, and carbon credit in a mango and turmeric agroforestry system. The study used randomized block design (RBD) with four treatments and five replications. According to the findings of this study, the rate of fertilizer application has a significant impact on the growth of turmeric and mango crops. The physiochemical characteristics of soil show an improvement in soil composition with the application of urea (CO(NH2)2), single super phosphate [Ca(H2PO4)2.2H2O] 226 kg ha−1, MOP [KCl] 309 kg ha−1 100 kg ha−1. The carbon density of the agrihorticulture land use system was six to seven times higher than that of the ope...
International Journal of Environment and Climate Change
Aims: Water is an important natural resource supporting life and growth of plants heavily relies ... more Aims: Water is an important natural resource supporting life and growth of plants heavily relies on water availability throughout its life cycle. Moisture stress is a major limiting factor in forest crops leading to unsuccessful seed germination. This study investigates the impact of moisture stress on the seed germination of two important agroforestry species Dalbergia sissoo and Gmelina arborea through manipulating watering schedules after sowing seeds. Study Design: Two independent experiments for Dalbergia sissoo and Gmelina arborea were designed in a Completely Randomized Block Design (CRBD) with six treatments and three replications for each treatment Place of Study: Faculty of Forestry, Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi. Methodology: The complete experiment was carried inside a temporary polyhouse where the experimental materials were exposed to the six different watering schedule treatments. The first irrigation for all the treatments were started at the same time. The d...
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