Assessing the Potential of Elaeis guineensis Plantations for Carbon Sequestration and Fresh Fruit Bunch Yield in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

Rakesh, S. S.; Davamani, V.; Banu, K. Sara Parwin; Maragatham, S.; Lakshmanan, A.; Parameswari, E.; Velmurugan, M.

doi:10.9734/cjast/2020/v39i630562

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“…The carbon benefits depends very much on the land use history, length or rotational fallow period, pedoagroclimatic conditions between sites, plantation management practices, irrigation practices and supply of nutrients influences the oil palm growth and the degree of disturbance during cultivation [8,29,24,28]. Rakesh et al [30] reported that among various parts of the plant, the trunk region sequestered the highest carbon and the trunk of a 5 year old oil palm sequestered 15.3 t Cha -1…”

Section: Trunkmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Melling et al [34] stated that frond biomass significantly increased from 1.2 Mg ha -1 in 3 year old plantation to 20.5 Mg ha -1 in a ten year old plantation, after which it declined to 2.3 and 3.4 Mg ha -1 in 20 and 30 years old, respectively. Rakesh et al [30] reported that the fronds of a 5 year old oil palm sequestered 1.39 t C ha -1 whereas 10 year old oil palm sequestered 2.1 t C ha -1 .…”

Section: Frondsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The quantity of dry matter accumulated by the roots was 0.61 t ha -1 y -1 under irrigated condition and 1.35 t ha -1 y -1 under rainfed condition respectively [26]. Rakesh et al [30] reported that the roots of a 5 year old oil palm sequestered 4.0 t C ha -1 whereas 10 year old oil palm sequestered 6.93 t C ha -1 .…”

Section: Rootsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Carbon Sequestration Potential of Oil Palm Plantations in Tamil Nadu Regimes, India

Rakesh

Davamani

Banu

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Oil palm (Elaeis guineensis), being a potential carbon sequestering perennial crop by biological means, has helped in mitigating global warming and climatic fluctuations. In our study, we selected Tenera hybrids in three oil palm plantations of major oil palm growing regions of Theni and Thanjavur districts of Tamil Nadu, India during the year 2019. Carbon sequestration potential was assessed by the standard procedures and methodology. The present study revealed that carbon sequestration was higher in trunks, which was found to be 2.57 t C/ha (tons of carbon per hectare) in 4 years, 22.33 t C/ha in 8 years and 59.79 t C/ha in 15 years with respect to the age of plantation. The roots sequestered carbon for about 0.67 t C/ha in 4 years, 5.80 t C/ha in 8 years and 15.54 t C/ha in 15 years old plantations and the fronds sequesters about 1.41 t C/ha in 4 years, 2.44 t C/ha in 8 years and 3.01 t C/ha in 15 years old oil palm plantations. The findings evidenced that the biomass production in oil palm increased proportionally with different age group of oil palm. This findings established the importance of oil palm plantation for carbon sequestration to reduce natural as well as anthropogenic sources for climatic fluctuations.

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Section: Trunkmentioning

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Section: Frondsmentioning

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Carbon Sequestration Potential of Oil Palm Plantations in Tamil Nadu Regimes, India

Rakesh

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Banu

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“…En la actualidad los productores de palma de aceite y de otros cultivos como Coffea arabica L. y Theobroma cacao L. han buscado el pago por servicios ambientales al considerar que son sistemas agroforestales (CONANP, 2010), y en este contexto se ha estado considerando tal posibilidad al demostrarse en otras regiones del mundo que el cultivo de la palma tiene alto potencial para el secuestro atmosférico de CO2 (Leblanc et al, 2006;Rakesh et al, 2020), el cual es uno de los gases que va en aumento y con mayor contribución al calentamiento global, y en consecuencia, mitigar el efecto invernadero producto del incremento de las emisiones de gases generadas por el hombre (IPCC, 2000) en combinación con eventos naturales que inciden sobre la disminución de la vegetación (Watson et al, 2000).…”

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ESTIMACIÓN DE BIOMASA Y CARBONO EN Elaeis guineensis Jacq. EN DOS SUELOS CONTRASTANTES DE LA PLANICIE COSTERA DE CHIAPAS

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Background. Oil palm has the potential to capture and store CO2, however, its growth is influenced by the environment. Objective. Estimate the biomass and the amount of carbon in the stem, leaves and roots of Elaeis guineensis Jacq. on two contrasting soils of the Chiapas Coast. Methodology. Biomass was sampled for organ estimation using the allometric model Y = bXk in its linear form. Carbon content was obtained in stem, leaves and roots. Results. The total biomass increased 42% in Huehuetan with cambisol soil compared to the Acapetahua site with fluvisol soil. The total biomass and stem and leaf ratio presents (R2) of 95 and 94%. The percentage of carbon was higher in stem, followed by leaf and root system. In total, the amount was 524.27 in Huehuetan and 315.75 kg of CO2.plant-1 in Acapetahua. The CO2 equivalence in biomass by plants in Huehuetan was 266.72 and 142.14 Mg of CO2 equivalent.ha-1 for Acapetahua. Implications. The study was limited to two regions with particular environmental characteristics, therefore, the climate and soil differences induce variation in biomass and carbon estimates. Conclusions. The variations between biomass and carbon estimates are influenced by soil type. A significant relationship was found between plant height and the biometric variables of the stem, leaf and root and the total biomass. The amount of carbon stored varied depending on the age, height of the palms and the density of the plantation. The stem was the organ of the plant with the highest carbon content.

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Unlocking the Carbon Sequestration Potential of Horticultural Crops

Ilakiya,

Parameswari,

Swarnapriya

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As the world grapples with the escalating threat of global warming, exploring sustainable agricultural practices has become imperative. Carbon sequestration is one such efficient method to mitigate carbon emissions and reduce global warming. Among the numerous sequestration options, terrestrial methods, notably via horticultural crops, have enormous potential. Horticultural crops, which encompass a diverse array of fruits, vegetables, plantations, and ornamental plants, offer a unique chance to sequester a considerable amount of atmospheric carbon dioxide. In particular, perennial horticultural systems provide numerous benefits over annual crops, such as increased productivity, reduced water and input requirements, and higher economic returns via carbon credits. However, the transition from annual to perennial crops presents logistical and financial challenges. The carbon sequestration capacity of plantations and horticulture crops is larger, at 16.4 Gt C, compared to the agroforestry system, which is at 6.3 Gt C. In order to fully use this capacity, it is essential to employ effective carbon management systems. These methods include growing higher biomass, recycling agricultural waste, employing animal manure, switching to perennial crops, adopting crop rotation, and encouraging agroforestry systems. Although there are advantages, substantial initial investments and continuous management are required to ensure effectiveness, and these demands might hinder widespread acceptance. This review emphasizes the critical role of horticulture systems in improving soil carbon levels, soil organic matter dynamics, different forms of carbon, and their overall potential for carbon sequestration. By unlocking the potential of horticultural crops to sequester carbon, we can help minimize atmospheric carbon dioxide levels, lessen the impact of climate change, and ensure nutritional security and economic benefits.

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Assessing the Potential of Elaeis guineensis Plantations for Carbon Sequestration and Fresh Fruit Bunch Yield in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu

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Carbon Sequestration Potential of Oil Palm Plantations in Tamil Nadu Regimes, India

Carbon Sequestration Potential of Oil Palm Plantations in Tamil Nadu Regimes, India

ESTIMACIÓN DE BIOMASA Y CARBONO EN Elaeis guineensis Jacq. EN DOS SUELOS CONTRASTANTES DE LA PLANICIE COSTERA DE CHIAPAS

Unlocking the Carbon Sequestration Potential of Horticultural Crops

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