Phytolith carbon sequestration is one of the lesser-known long-term carbon storage mechanisms, where carbon is trapped inside the silica formed in plant tissues. Phytolith is strongly resistant to decomposition; hence, the carbon inside it can be trapped for millions of years. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2026/v25i2888
The alarming rise in atmospheric CO₂ levels is a major driver of global warming and climate change. Bamboo, a fast-growing and renewable resource, has emerged as a promising solution due to its high carbon sequestration capacity. This study investigates the carbon storage potenti...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i9792
Terrestrial biogeochemical carbon sequestration is recognised as a promising strategy to slow the rapid rise of atmospheric CO₂ 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
The rapid increase in atmospheric CO2 concentrations, coupled with nitrogen enrichment in soils, necessitates a thorough examination of their effects on plant growth and carbon sequestration potential. This study carried out during 2018 to 2019 in the department of Environmental...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2025/v24i7748
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
In aquatic ecosystems, water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) often proliferates, impacting water quality and ecological balance. This study investigates the density, biomass, carbon stock, and nutrient concentrations of E. crassipes across five significant lakes in Coimbatore: Kr...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7577
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
The deterioration of lake water quality is a major national issue, particularly in regions with industrial activity. This study assesses the water quality of five lakes in Coimbatore, India: Krishnampathi, Ukkadam, Kurichi, Sulur, and Singanallur, between December 2016 and April...
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Research Article10.9734/ajee/2024/v23i7560
In regions where breast milk insufficiency poses a challenge, traditional practices among communities, such as the Muthuvans of Kerala, highlight the use of rice water with salt as a natural galactagogue. While widely practiced in households across southern India, this cultural p...
Fish colouration significantly influences various aspects of their biology, including communication, camouflage, and mate selection. Among the pigment cells responsible for generating colours, melanophores are particularly significant due to their ability to produce dark pigments...
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Research Article10.9734/ajfar/2024/v26i5764