Effect of geojute technique on density, diversity and carbon stock of plant species in landslide site of North West Himalaya

Mehta, Harsh; Kumar, Raj; Dar, M. Ayub; Juyal, G. P.; Patra, Sridhar; Dobhal, Sneha; Rathore, A. C.; Kaushal, Rajesh; Mishra, P. K.

doi:10.1007/s11629-017-4768-2

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“…Ganeshamurthy et al (2016) reported similar findings for fruit‐based land use systems. Mehta et al, 2018 also reported biomass carbon in tree‐based systems.…”

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Long‐term conservation practice in litchi (Litchi chinensis L.) cultivation improves the crop productivity and soil health of degraded lands

Rathore,

Singh,

Islam

et al. 2024

Land Degrad Dev

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A long‐term experiment (1995–2021) was conducted on litchi (Litchi chinensis L.) with and without conservation practices, that is, litchi under clean cultivation (LCC) (recommended doses of fertilizers without intercrops and mulch) and litchi with conservation practice (LCP) (micro‐site improvement, intercrops, and organic mulching) on degraded lands. The study aimed to evaluate the long‐term impact of litchi‐based land uses on vegetative growth (plant height, canopy volume, fruit yield, and litter production), soil moisture, biomass production, carbon stocks (CS), and soil qualities (enzyme activities, microbial counts, and soil fertility). The results revealed that LCP improved vegetative growth, yields, and soil moisture over LCC. The total dry biomass was observed 91.6–103.9, stored CS; 43.6–49.4, emitted CS; 7.04–9.40, mitigated CS; 30.1–30.5, soil CS; 35.7–39.9, total CS (soil + vegetation); 65.9–70.5 Mg ha−1 and carbon dioxide mitigation; 88.3–112.1 Mg ha−1 in LCC and LCP land uses, respectively. Further, in LCP, beta‐glucosidase, acid phosphatase, alkaline phosphatase, and dehydrogenase activities increased by 17.2%, 20.4%, 19.8%, and 24.8%, respectively, in surface soil compared with LCC in 2021. Likewise, the microbial density of bacteria, fungi, and actinomycetes was also observed to be 20.2%, 41.4%, and 19.5% higher, respectively, in LCP land use in 2021 over 2015. Similarly, available N, P, and K increased by 19.9%, 75.3%, and 36.8% under LCP from 1997 to 2021. Hence, litchi‐based land use with conservation practices can be advocated to rehabilitate and improve the soil health of degraded lands and enhance ecosystem services in similar edaphoclimatic conditions.

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“…Ganeshamurthy et al (2016) reported similar findings for fruit‐based land use systems. Mehta et al, 2018 also reported biomass carbon in tree‐based systems.…”

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confidence: 99%

Long‐term conservation practice in litchi (Litchi chinensis L.) cultivation improves the crop productivity and soil health of degraded lands

Rathore,

Singh,

Islam

et al. 2024

Land Degrad Dev

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“…Sometimes high rainfall events of more than 100 mm per day (once in a year or two) result in very high erosion that leads to formation of small gullies immediately, which turn into large ravines overtime if conservation measures are not implemented. Moreover, due to continuous soil loss and in the absence of any conservation measures, soils are unable to support any plant growth (Mehta et al, 2018). showed that the continuous slope produced the highest runoff and conservation measures like bench terracing and trenching reduced the runoff generation.…”

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Development of degraded ravine lands of Western India using Sapota (Achras zapota) plantation with terracing vs. trenching‐on‐slope‐based conservation measures

Kumar

Bhardwaj

Rao³

et al. 2020

Land Degrad Dev

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Globally, ravine landscapes are considered among the world's most degraded ecosystems. Restoring ravines is considered a high priority item in the conservation programmes, and tree establishment augmented with appropriate soil and water conservation measures is the most sought-after restoration strategy. This study examined the impact of terracing and trenching on runoff, soil loss, and soil properties along with Sapota (Achras zapota) growth, fruit yield, biomass and carbon stock during 6 years (2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015) in a degraded ravine land of Western India. The four soil and water conservation strategies tested were (1) bench terracing + Sapota (Bt),(2) bench terracing + Sapota with crop cultivation (BtCr), (3) continuous slope + Sapota (Sl), and (4) continuous slope + Sapota with trenches (SlTr). All conservation techniques increased Sapota height (Bt: 54%; BtCr: 27%; SlTr: 35%) and basal diameter (Bt: 36%; BtCr: 18%; StCr: 22%) compared to Sl. Biomass and carbon stock of Sapota were in the order of Bt > SlTr > BtCr > Sl. During the droughtperiod, fruit yield was highest in Bt followed by BtCr, SlTr, and least in Sl. The treatment SlTr and Bt reduced runoff by 16-34% and soil loss by 15-25%, compared to Sl. The growth and biomass were strongly correlated with soil loss. The findings suggested that bench terracing is the best soil and water conservation measure for restoring highly degraded ravines of Western India. Under circumstances where terracing is not feasible, trenching could be a significant step along with Sapota plantation to restore these ravines.

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“…Himalayan ecosystems are peculiar landforms and vulnerable to soil erosion as a consequence of steep slopes, high runoff, improper road construction,intensive agriculture, and unplanned development activities (Mehta et al, 2018). The Himalayan ecosystem is severely affected by various anthropogenic disturbances; thereby resulting in the alteration of regional ecological processes and land functions in terms of change in the vegetation succession pattern, soil properties, topographical features, and local population settlement .…”

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Assessment of Performance of Bhimal (Grewia optiva) Provenances under Diverse Agroforestry Practices at Low and Mid Hills of Indian Himalaya

Mehta¹,

Kumar²,

Dar³

et al. 2022

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Bhimal (Grewia optiva) is one of the most important multipurpose agroforestry tree species grown primarily for fodder production. However, information is completely lacking about the role of species provenance in enhancing the overall productivity under agroforestry systems. We assessed the performance of three Bhimal provenances in different practices and locations to identify suitable germplasm and develop suitable agroforestry systems. Therefore, for the present investigation, three Bhimal provenances (I.C. Malas, I.C. Bhaintan, I.C. Chamba) were considered and grown with diverse crops at four locations (lower elevation: Selakui and Sabhawala; middle elevation: Ranigaon and Almas). The results of the provenance trial explained the substantial differences in the productivity potential of three (I.C. Bhaintan, I.C. Chamba, and I.C. Malas) bhimal provenances. Results showed that after ten years (2006)(2007)(2008)(2009)(2010)(2011)(2012)(2013)(2014)(2015) of planting, the maximum plant height (7.53 m) and collar diameter (14.48 cm) of Bhimal was recorded at Sabhawala site. Results further observed that at middle elevations (Almas and Ranigaon), provenance I.C. Chamba recorded the maximum height and collar diameter growth during the same period. At lower elevations (Sabhawala and Selakui), I.C. Bhaintan recorded the maximum plant height and collar diameter growth after ten years. Results explained that the fodder yield and dry fuelwood yield were recorded higher at lower elevations (Selakui and Sabhawala) compared to middle elevations (Ranigaon and Almas). At middle elevations (Almas and Ranigaon), provenance I.C. Chamba recorded the maximum fodder (3.51 and 2.72 q/ha, respectively) and fuelwood (4.45 and 3.20 q/ha, respectively). At lower elevations (Sabhawala and Selakui), I.C. Bhaintan recorded the maximum fodder (6.32 and 5.95 q/ha, respectively) and fuelwood (7.53 cm and 6.37 q/ha, respectively) yield. Overall, the productivity potential of provenances was observed better at lower elevations than at higher elevations. The I.C. Bhaintan and I.C. Malas at lower elevations, while I.C. Chamba at middle elevations was observed to be the most productive provenance in terms of fodder and fuelwood production. The nutrient contents of soils under agroforestry systems on farmer fields showed improvements in N, P, K, and organic carbon content after ten years. The results concluded that the tree+crop systems were observed to be superior in enhancing the productivity and profitability of the farmland.

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Effect of geojute technique on density, diversity and carbon stock of plant species in landslide site of North West Himalaya

Cited by 12 publications

References 44 publications

Long‐term conservation practice in litchi (Litchi chinensis L.) cultivation improves the crop productivity and soil health of degraded lands

Long‐term conservation practice in litchi (Litchi chinensis L.) cultivation improves the crop productivity and soil health of degraded lands

Development of degraded ravine lands of Western India using Sapota (Achras zapota) plantation with terracing vs. trenching‐on‐slope‐based conservation measures

Assessment of Performance of Bhimal (Grewia optiva) Provenances under Diverse Agroforestry Practices at Low and Mid Hills of Indian Himalaya

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