Carbon sequestration potential in total biomass of Melia dubia cav. under semi-arid region of Karnataka

Abstract

A study was conducted to know the carbon sequestration potential in biomass of Melia dubia under semi-arid region of Karnataka. Plantations of 2, 4, 6 and 8 year old grown in different soil types such as black and red were selected and biometric observation were recorded at the time of start of experiment and at 12 months after start of experiment. Plantations grown in black soil recorded the higher values for carbon sequestration in above ground biomass, below grown biomass and in total biomass as compared to red soils. Among the age gradations, plantations of 8 year old recorded the higher values for biomass carbon as compared to rest of age gradations. From the results it can be concluded that black soil have higher potential to sequester higher carbon in total biomass in Melia dubia.