The potential of miscanthus to sequester carbon in soil : a study of carbon dynamics in soil aggregates
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Marta Dondini, 'The potential of miscanthus to sequester carbon in soil : a study of carbon dynamics in soil aggregates', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of Botany, 2010, pp 143Download Item:
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Abstract:
The growing of bioenergy crops has been widely suggested as a key strategy in mitigating anthropogenic CO2 emissions. However, the full mitigation potential of these crops cannot be assessed without taking into account their effect on soil carbon (C) dynamics. Here I analyzed the potential of Miscanthus, a bioenergy crop, to sequester C in the soil. I studied the effect of land use change from Miscanthus to arable and grassland on the total SOC content, as well as on the C associated with the soil fractions. Finally, in order to predict the potential of Miscanthus to sequester C in the soil, I compared direct measurements of soil organic carbon fractions to soil C model predictions made by RothC and a cohort model.
Author: Dondini, Marta
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Jones, MikeQualification name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Publisher:
Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). Department of BotanyNote:
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