Terrestrial biogeochemical carbon sequestration is recognised as a promising strategy to slow the rapid rise of atmospheric COâ‚‚ levels and mitigate associated climate impacts. Recent studies highlight the occlusion of carbon within phytoliths as a stable and long-term carbon sequ...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4437
Climate change, driven largely by anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions, demands the identification of sustainable carbon sequestration strategies. Agroforestry systems, particularly plantation crops like arecanut (Areca catechu L.), have gained attention for their potential to...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i3420
Mostly soil carbon stock research is done in areas with natural vegetation, ignoring university campuses. This study assesses soil carbon stocks in different soil layers of grassland ecosystems within the Bharathiar University campus in Tamil Nadu, India. Soil samples were collec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i3305
This study investigates seed treatment effects on Cassia siamea germination and assesses carbon stock potential across stem size classes. The germination test involved six treatments, including immersion in various water temperatures and chemical solutions. Carbon stock potential...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i3296
The urgent need to mitigate climate change has prompted researchers to explore various avenues for carbon sequestration. One such avenue is the utilization of natural ecosystems like forests and plantations. Coconut plantations in university campuses play a vital role in carbon s...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2024/v10i2293