Aim of study: To determine the importance in terms of carbon sequestration of dispersed trees in pasture lands as a greenhouse gas (GHG) mitigation measure. Area of study: The study was carried out in the municipality of Agustin Codazzi (Cesar Department, Colombia), between October 2020 and March 2021. Material and methods: We characterized 43.57 hectares dispersed amongst sixteen plots and all trees with a diameter at breast height > 10 cm were measured. Allometric equations were used to estimate aboveground biomass storage and species were classified in terms of use: timber products (TP) and non-timber products (NTP). Main results: A total of 750 trees were registered, 10 families and 28 species, of which NTP and TP represented 60.71% and 32.1% respectively. Aboveground carbon stock in trees in pastures was estimated at 7.15 + 4.8 Mg C ha-1. The most abundant species were Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. and Albizia saman (Jacq.) Merr. Research highlights: NTP species present a high potential for carbon storage and provide livestock assets. Placing value on carbon storage in rangelands can offset the low opportunity cost of trees in pastures by providing incentives for carbon storage, conservation, and recovery of threatened species.
La crianza de ovejas y cabras se reconoce como una actividad agropecuaria de gran importancia sociocultural y socioeconómica para las comunidades indígenas wayúu de La Guajira. El sistema de alimentación predominante es el pastoreo, en el cual los animales recorren grandes extensiones de tierra en búsqueda de alimento. En el caso de la Alta Guajira, incluso llegan a las zonas de áreas protegidas por el Parque Nacional Natural de Macuira, lo cual afecta su sostenibilidad. La presente cartilla forma parte de los resultados del Convenio Específico N.° 003 de 2020, celebrado entre Patrimonio Natural Fondo para la Biodiversidad y Áreas Protegidas, Parques Nacionales Naturales de Colombia-Dirección Territorial Caribe y la Corporación Colombiana de Investigación Agropecuaria (AGROSAVIA), para implementar una estrategia de uso y manejo sostenible de la biodiversidad en la comunidad indígena wayúu Jalein, zona de influencia (amortiguación) del Parque Nacional Natural de Macuira, La Guajira, y presenta recomendaciones tecnológicas para recolectar de manera adecuada las semillas de las forrajeras nativas que son reconocidas por la comunidad como especies que consumen los ovinos y caprinos. Asimismo, se hacen recomendaciones sobre el proceso de germinación y propagación en vivero, siembra y cuidados que se deben tener con las plantas para lograr su crecimiento adecuado.
<p><strong>Background.</strong> The worldwide market and consumption of pomegranate fruit (<em>Punica granatum</em> L.) has grown considerably, due to its nutraceutical properties, with a high antioxidant content, generating favorable effects for human health. In Colombia some semi-commercial crops are reported in the departments of Boyacá, Huila and Valle del Cauca. However, it is unknown about its productive behavior, management practices, physiology, development of the phenological stages and pomological characteristics of fruits of native genotypes. <strong>Objective.</strong> Conduct a review of the aspects related to the crop of pomegranate, analyze possible limitations for its production in Colombia and present information on the pomological characteristics of pomegranate plants grown in home gardens in two regions of Colombia. <strong>Methodology.</strong> Information was collected from documentary sources related to recommendations applicable to pomegranate cultivation in Colombia. A pomological characterization of fruits of native genotypes from two different agro-ecological zones of the national territory was made. <strong>Results.</strong> Native genotypes have similar pomological characteristics, but differ considerably from commercial genotypes, the latter being superior in accordance with market requirements for export. <strong>Implications.</strong> The low technical knowledge on the part of the farmers allows that there are deficiencies in the management of limitations of this crop. <strong>Conclusions.</strong> The recommendations set forth, complemented with pomological characterization, generate knowledge that can be implemented by producers in Colombia. More research is required if the crop is to be projected as a promising economic alternative to the region.</p>
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