Quantifying the carbon sequestration potential of different soil management practices aimed at increasing organic content in soil and reducing the usage of chemical inputs

Author:

Abstract

<p>The global imperative to address climate change and promote sustainable agriculture has underscored the critical role of soil management practices in enhancing carbon sequestration and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This research focuses on quantifying the carbon sequestration potential of diverse soil management techniques aimed at increasing organic content in soil while minimizing the use of chemical inputs. It integrates a multidisciplinary approach, conducting field experiments across diverse agroecological regions with different soil types and cropping systems. Key practices under investigation include cover cropping, crop rotations, conservation tillage, compost application, organic amendments, integrated pest management (IPM), and precision agriculture. The study assesses their impact on soil organic carbon levels, greenhouse gas emissions, soil health indicators, and crop productivity through comprehensive data collection and analysis techniques. Statistical analyses and modeling are employed to quantify carbon sequestration rates, evaluate treatment effects, and assess environmental and agronomic benefits. These practices are implemented in controlled trials to assess their impact on soil organic carbon (SOC) levels, greenhouse gas emissions (CO2, CH4, N2O), soil health indicators (microbial biomass, nutrient cycling, soil structure), and crop productivity. Data collection and analysis techniques involve comprehensive soil sampling, greenhouse gas flux measurements, soil health assessments, and crop yield monitoring over multiple growing seasons. Statistical analyses and modeling approaches are employed to quantify the carbon sequestration rates, assess treatment effects on soil health and greenhouse gas emissions, and evaluate the overall environmental and agronomic benefits of the soil management practices. The study aims to contribute valuable insights into evidence-based strategies for promoting sustainable soil management practices that enhance carbon sequestration while maintaining or improving agricultural productivity. The findings will have implications for informing agricultural policies, guiding farm management decisions, and advancing research on climate-smart agriculture. By quantifying the carbon sequestration potential of different soil management practices, this research contributes to the broader goal of achieving climate resilience, environmental sustainability, and food security in agricultural systems.</p>

Publisher

University of the Aegean

同舟云学术

1.学者识别学者识别

2.学术分析学术分析

3.人才评估人才评估

"同舟云学术"是以全球学者为主线,采集、加工和组织学术论文而形成的新型学术文献查询和分析系统,可以对全球学者进行文献检索和人才价值评估。用户可以通过关注某些学科领域的顶尖人物而持续追踪该领域的学科进展和研究前沿。经过近期的数据扩容,当前同舟云学术共收录了国内外主流学术期刊6万余种,收集的期刊论文及会议论文总量共计约1.5亿篇,并以每天添加12000余篇中外论文的速度递增。我们也可以为用户提供个性化、定制化的学者数据。欢迎来电咨询!咨询电话:010-8811{复制后删除}0370

www.globalauthorid.com

TOP

Copyright © 2019-2024 北京同舟云网络信息技术有限公司
京公网安备11010802033243号  京ICP备18003416号-3