Clump Structure, Standing Stock Biomass and Carbon Sequestration
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2020/v146i7/154239Abstract
Munrochloa ritchiei (Munro) M. Kumar and Remesh, is a perennial,sympodial bamboo species endemic to Western Ghats of Kerala. The
present study focuses on the clump structure, standing stock biomass and
carbon storage of this species. Clump structure of the species was
recorded in the sample plots and the destructive sampling was carried out
to study biomass production and carbon sequestration potential. During
the first and second observations the average number of culms was found
to be 13,801.2 and 20,154.96, respectively. The distribution of culms in
different height class followed a normal distribution whereas; Weibull
distribution was the best fit for girth classes. The standing stock biomass
of M. ritchiei was 70.6±37.9 t ha-1 and culms and rhizome contributed
maximum towards total biomass. Carbon sequestration potential of the
species was 30.1±14.9 t h-1. Total soil carbon stock under the bamboo
stand up to a depth of 60 cm was to the tune of 84.799±19.202 t ha-1. The
present study exhibits a unique bamboo species which can play major role
in the climate change mitigation and provide more opportunity for
livelihood on a sustainable basis.
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