Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Seasonal dynamics of soil CO2 emissions from different semi-arid land-use systems. |
| Authors: |
Munjonji, Lawrence, Ntuli Innocentia, Hlengiwe, Ayisi, Kingsley Kwabena, Dlamini, Phesheya, Mabitsela, Kabisheng Emmanuel, Lehutjo, Carol Mmapula, Magnificent Zwane, Phumlani Sabelo |
| Source: |
Acta Agriculturae Scandinavica: Section B, Soil & Plant Science; Dec2024, Vol. 74 Issue 1, p1-13, 13p |
| Subject Terms: |
GREENHOUSE gases, CARBON in soils, SOIL dynamics, SOIL temperature, FOREST soils, SHRUBLANDS |
| Abstract: |
Soil carbon dioxide (CO2) fluxes are a critical component in understanding carbon sequestration. In sub-Saharan Africa, empirically measured CO2 emissions data from diverse land-use systems is limited. Soil CO2 emission rates were measured in the Limpopo Province, South Africa for 12 months at two-week intervals in natural systems (forest and shrubland) and commercially managed orchards (avocado and citrus) to establish seasonal dynamics of soil CO2 emissions across these land-use systems. The results showed a variation in emission rates with the variation depending on the season. In the spring and winter, soil CO2 emission rates in citrus were four times higher than in the shrubland due to higher moisture levels. However, in the summer season, the forest emission rates were 40% higher than in citrus due to higher soil organic carbon content. Organic carbon stocks were higher in the forest (1.19 kg/m2) compared to the other land uses. This study revealed differences in soil CO2 emission rates among land-use systems, with the cumulative amount of CO2 emitted over a 12-month period following the order: forest (39.3 tons/ha) > citrus (36.1 tons/ha) > shrubland (28.1 tons/ha) > avocado (26.9 tons/ha). Thus, understanding the emission patterns from various ecosystems can inform strategies for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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