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{"title":"Phytic acid-based superhydrophobic coating endows bamboo with excellent water and mildew repellent properties","authors":"Haonan Ding ,&nbsp;Xiaolong Li ,&nbsp;Tiancheng Yuan ,&nbsp;Yanjun Li","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100189","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100189","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>To ensure bamboo-based composites can withstand harsh environments, it is important to develop superhydrophobic and mildew-resistant coatings for the surfaces of the product. Achieving these functions on bamboo surfaces remains a challenging research problem. We applied a phytic acid (PA)-based hybrid coating to bamboo surfaces using a layer-by-layer self-assembly technique, and superhydrophobicity was further enhanced through modification with low surface energy substances. Scanning electron microscopy-Energy disperse spectroscopy (SEM-EDS) mapping results initially confirmed the successful creation of a microscale structure with improved hierarchical roughness on the bamboo surface. Following modification with octadecylamine (OA), the polyethyleneimine (PEI)/PA-Fe^3 + /OA/Bamboo demonstrated outstanding superhydrophobic performance, with a water contact angle reaching 151° and remaining above 150° without significant change over 2 min. Despite undergoing abrasion, scratch and tape peel tests, the PEI/PA-Fe³⁺/OA/Bamboo maintained high hydrophobicity, with a water contact angle remaining above 140°. Finally, phytic acid-based hybrid metal coordination complexes created a dense protective coating on the bamboo surface. This coating both prevented <em>Aspergillus niger</em> from accessing internal nutrients and inhibited its adhesion to the bamboo surface. Thus, the successful application of the superhydrophobic coating enhanced the mildew resistance of bamboo.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100189"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144711239","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Carbon storage potential of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Nees outside forest across different elevation ranges in central Nepal","authors":"Pramod Ghimire,&nbsp;Uchita Lamichhane","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100190","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100190","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Despite growing interest in bamboo’s role in climate mitigation, the influence of elevation on the carbon storage potential of <em>Dendrocalamus hamiltonii</em> in non-forest areas remains poorly understood. To address this gap, we estimated its biomass carbon stock across four elevation zones (200–400 m, 400–600 m, 600–800 m, and 800–1000 m) in areas outside the forest in the Chure region, Central Nepal. Altogether 44 square sample plots, each 100 m² in area, were established. We utilized purposive sampling and non-destructive methods to measure bamboo culm diameters. Soil samples were taken from two soil depths: 0–5 cm and 16–30 cm using soil augers and core samplers. Findings showed a notable difference in average culm diameter, clump density and carbon sequestration potential across the elevation range. Clump density (418 ha⁻¹) and culm diameter (6.02 ± 0.26 cm) were higher at the 400–600 m elevation range. The total average C stock in <em>Dendrocalamus hamiltonii</em> was higher (86.41 M gha⁻¹) at the 400–600 m range, declining to 59.29 Mg ha⁻¹ at the 800–1000 m range. This study showed a significant difference in both aboveground C stock (AGCS) and soil organic carbon (SOC) along different elevation ranges (<em>p</em> &lt; 0.001). Thus the findings highlight the promising role of <em>Dendrocalamus hamiltonii</em> Nees in C stock enhancement for climate mitigation in Nepal.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144685601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Study on the properties of activated carbon based on activation process and NaOH modification","authors":"Yishan Chen ,&nbsp;Huayu Tian ,&nbsp;Tao Lin ,&nbsp;Yipeng Liang ,&nbsp;Enfu Wang ,&nbsp;Wenzhu Li ,&nbsp;Jingda Huang ,&nbsp;Xiaolong Fang ,&nbsp;Wenbiao Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100186","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100186","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bamboo-activated carbon prepared from low-ash prickly bamboo charcoal could promote the diversified development of the bamboo charcoal industry and realize the high value-added and high-level application of prickly bamboo material. In this study, the water vapor activation method was first used to investigate the effects of activation temperature, activation time and water vapor flux on the performance of bamboo activated carbon. Its optimal activation process parameters (activation reaction temperature of 875 ℃, activation reaction time of 2 h, and activation reaction water vapor flux of 0.50 L·h⁻¹) were then determined. The effect of NaOH impregnation modification of activated carbon on its adsorption performance was also investigated to determine its optimal modification process (NaOH solution concentration of 5 mol·L⁻¹, impregnation temperature of 55 ℃, impregnation time of 6 h). After modification, the adsorption performance of bamboo activated carbon was greatly improved. The following adsorption values were obtained: 1225.7 mg·g⁻¹ for iodine, 365.6 mg·g⁻¹ and 280.6 mg·g⁻¹, respectively, for the dynamic and static adsorption of formaldehyde, 273.47 mg·g⁻¹ and 361.79 mg·g⁻¹ respectively for the dynamic and static adsorption of toluene and 298.19 mg·g⁻¹ for VOCs. This study provides a theoretical basis and technological support for the use of prickly bamboo-activated carbon in the field of gas-phase adsorption.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100186"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144694483","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Diversity and distribution of endophytic fungi in hill bamboos of the Garhwal Hills, India","authors":"Meghna Thapa,&nbsp;Vipin Parkash,&nbsp;Ranjna Kaundal,&nbsp;Supriti Paul","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100188","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100188","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Fungal endophytes are crucial in maintaining ecosystem balance and enhancing host plant growth. The roots, stems and leaves of hill bamboo (bamboo and ringal species) collected from four different sites of the Garhwal hills, Uttarakhand, were sampled for the presence of endophytic fungi. A total of 111 endophytic fungal strains representing 11 genera were isolated from 304 segments. The endophytes belonged to the phylum Ascomycota and Basidiomycota. Ascomycota was the dominant group, representing 91.6 %, while Basidiomycota represented 8.3 %. <em>Fusarium oxysporum</em> was the dominant endophyte (18.7 %) among sites, while within the plant parts, <em>Pochonia chlamydosporia</em> dominated (26.6 %), followed by <em>Nigrospora sphaerica</em> (18.6 %). Among sites, the colonization frequency of <em>F. oxysporum</em> was higher (8.3 %) while <em>Angiospora montagnei</em> (1.94 %) had the least colonization frequency. The diversity and species richness of culturable endophytic fungi were found to be higher in the Haridwar site. Within the plant parts, the diversity and species richness were greater in the stems. <em>Nigrospora sphaerica</em> and <em>Rhizoctonia solani</em> species were isolated from three sites, while <em>N. sphaerica</em> was isolated from all the studied plant parts. The isolation of fungal endophytes from hill bamboo was carried out for the first time in India. Throughout their life cycles, fungal endophytes protect the host through parasitism, antibiosis and competition. They also act as a plant growth promoter by synthesizing phytohormones such as auxins, gibberellins and cytokinins. Therefore, endophytes can be used as effective plant growth promoters and biocontrol agents, thus promoting sustainable agriculture and forestry practices.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100188"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144703145","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Enhancing mechanical, structural and wear properties of Al-Mg-Si-Ni-based biocomposites: Additives of hybrid high-temperature materials and bamboo leaf particulates","authors":"J.L. Chukwuneke ,&nbsp;I.E. Digitemie ,&nbsp;C.H. Achebe ,&nbsp;C. Unegbu ,&nbsp;H.C. Olisakwe ,&nbsp;A.U. Madumere ,&nbsp;T.O. Nwokeocha ,&nbsp;O.K. Osazuwa","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100185","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100185","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We studied the effects of hybrid bamboo leaf particulate (BLp), alumina (Al₂O₃) and zirconia (ZrO₂) concentrations on structural, mechanical, physical and wear properties of Al-based biocomposites. BLp was subjected to alkali and thermal treatment to improve its surface morphology, distribution and interaction with the Al-based alloy. The composites were made using a double layer feeding stir casting method, with reinforcements added at 2 and 4 wt% concentrations and hybrid concentrations after carbonisation. The BLPs were characterized using Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and scanning electron microscope/energy dispersive x-ray (SEM/EDX). The corrosion study of Al-7Mg-3Si-1.5Ni/Al₂O₃/ZrO₂/BLA biocomposites was conducted in a 1 M HCl solution, and the effects of solution temperature and immersion time were investigated using weight loss measurements at 303 K and immersion times of 1, 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 h. FTIR spectroscopy revealed changes in BLp functional groups and molecular structure following treatment, whereas SEM and OM analysis revealed changes in particle distribution and elemental composition, indicating that the thermochemical treatment altered the crystallinity, distribution and orientation of particulate matter while improving particle surface roughness and mechanical interlocking matter. The mechanical properties of the biocomposites showed improvements in ultimate tensile strength, hardness, impact and wear resistance, with a maximum tensile strength of 235.17 MPa, hardness of 110.6 BHN, impact of 62.3 J, and a lower wear rate of 2.82 × 10⁻⁴ mm³/mm (64.08 % decrease). Density and porosity analysis revealed changes in biocomposites structure and compaction after treatment and reinforcement, with hybrid Al₂O₃/ZrO₂/BLA reinforced Al-based biocomposites recording the highest density value of 2.80 g/cm³ due to increased wettability and their porous-free structure. The difference in theoretical and experimental density values indicates the presence of porosity, with % porosity values ranging from 0.4 to 1.11. Reinforcements improved particle dispersion in biocomposites, but their effect was further enhanced in hybrid and varied systems. The hybrid Al-7Mg-3Si-1.5Ni/Al₂O₃/ZrO₂/BLA biocomposites outperformed single additions of Al₂O₃, ZrO₂ and BLA. This suggests that using alkali-treated BLp and hybrid plant-based reinforcing with high-temperature metallic materials (Al₂O₃ and ZrO₂) can significantly improve the mechanical, structural and wear properties of Al-based biocomposites.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100185"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144685600","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of soil composition and mulching treatments on biomass variations of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A.Rich.) Munro, eastern Ethiopia","authors":"Habtamu Achenef Tesema","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100184","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100184","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>I evaluated biomass variations of lowland bamboo (<em>Oxytenanthera abyssinica</em>) in Dire Dawa, Eastern Ethiopia, under different mulching and soil composition treatments. A plantation was established in June 2017 using 162 seedlings arranged in a factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD), with three blocks, six plots per block and nine seedlings per plot. Treatments included two mulching levels, mulched (W1) and non-mulched (WO), and three soil compositions: T1 (a 3:2:1 mix of local soil, animal manure, and sand), T2 (a 3:2 mix of local soil and animal manure) and T3 (a 6:2 mix of local soil and animal manure). Standard management practices were applied uniformly. Data collection was conducted in April 2022 on four-year-old bamboo stands. Growth parameters measured included culm height, number of culms per clump and diameter at breast height (DBH), recorded at 1.30 m above ground. Only culms older than three years were sampled, identified using a morphological technique developed by the author. Biomass was estimated using DBH and height through established allometric models. The results showed that soil composition had a significant effect on DBH and height, with T2 yielding the highest values. Mulching significantly improved DBH, although its effects on height and biomass were not statistically significant. Tukey’s HSD test confirmed significant differences among specific treatment combinations. Biomass accumulation was highest under T2 with mulch. These findings underscore the importance of organic matter inputs and proper soil management for improving bamboo growth. Mulching may further enhance performance, particularly in semi-arid environments such as eastern Ethiopia.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100184"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144571035","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of native shade tree canopies on the clump and culm growth of Pseudoxytenanthera stocksii (Munro) T.G.Nguyen in the Western Ghats, India","authors":"Milind Digambar Patil ,&nbsp;Sanjay Vasant Deshmukh","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100182","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100182","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Tree canopies create shaded microhabitats in the understorey by reducing light availability for plants growing beneath them. Medium-sized tropical sympodial bamboos, such as <em>Pseudoxytenanthera stocksii</em>, typically exhibit shade tolerance, particularly during early developmental stages, but may adopt light-demanding growth strategies in response to resource competition. <em>P. stocksii</em> is traditionally cultivated by local farmers in the central Western Ghats, often in association with native shade trees. This study investigated the effects of varying tree canopy cover viz. full shade (70–80 % canopy cover), partial shade (30–50 %), and open conditions, on clump and culm growth of <em>P. stocksii</em>. Clump-level traits assessed included clump diameter, total number of standing culms, the relationship between mother and daughter culms, average distance between them, and culm density. Culm-level traits included total height, number of nodes, basal diameter and height of the first branch above ground. Results indicated that the total number of standing culms was primarily determined by clump size rather than shading effect of tree canopies. However, open conditions supported relatively higher culm density per unit area. The relationship between mother and daughter culm numbers was consistently strong across treatments, suggesting minimal influence of canopy cover. A decrease in canopy cover was associated with a reduced average distance between mother and daughter culms. Shaded conditions significantly enhanced culm growth traits, including greater height, basal diameter and node number, along with an increased height of the first branch from the ground. Strong positive correlations were observed among culm height, basal diameter and node number, indicating these traits are interrelated and likely regulated by similar environmental factors. Overall, the study highlights the beneficial role of native shade trees in bamboo-based agroforestry systems, emphasizing that their retention, rather than replacement with monoculture bamboo plantations, fosters a synergistic, climate-resilient land-use model that supports both biodiversity conservation and sustainable rural livelihoods.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144581006","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Investigation of the flexural capacity of glue-laminated Bambusa spinosa Roxb. beams using an experimental procedure and finite element analysis","authors":"Sanjie Dutt A. Kumar ,&nbsp;Franklyn F. Manggapis ,&nbsp;Joe Robert Paul G. Lucena ,&nbsp;Aaron Paul I. Carabbacan","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100183","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100183","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We examined the flexural capacity of glue-laminated bamboo (GLB) beams made from <em>Bambusa spinosa</em> through experimental four-point bending tests and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to evaluate mechanical performance, validate numerical models and develop moment capacity equations. We demonstrate that <em>Bambusa spinosa</em> meets structural requirements for engineered bamboo, with GLB100 and GLB125 achieving flexural strengths of 146.78 MPa and 130.66 MPa, respectively. An adhesive shear bond strength of 15.45 MPa ensured durability and structural integrity, while FEA predictions closely aligned with experimental results, confirming the accuracy of numerical modeling in structural analysis. This reinforces the viability of GLB beams as a sustainable alternative to traditional materials, contributing to reducing environmental impact in construction. Economic feasibility, building code limitations and standardization challenges are hindering widespread adoption, necessitating further research on optimizing lamination techniques, adhesive selection, and long-term durability under diverse environmental conditions. This will enhance the applicability of GLB beams in real-world structural designs. Our findings support the advancement of engineering standards for GLB beams, and promoting <em>Bambusa spinosa</em> as a high-strength, eco-friendly solution for sustainable construction.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100183"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144595584","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Influence of dry etching plasma treatment energy on the Young’s modulus and surface appearance of bamboo fibres","authors":"S. Mosquera G ,&nbsp;A. Mariño C ,&nbsp;P. Luna T","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100180","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100180","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>We analyzed the effect of dry etching plasma treatment on the Young’s modulus and surface appearance of <em>Guadua angustifolia</em> fibres. The fibres were bombarded with argon ions at different energy levels and exposure times through a dry etching method. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) analysis revealed that ion bombardment modified the fibre surface morphology, increasing roughness. Using higher plasma energy with shorter exposure times produced similar effects to those obtained with lower energy and longer exposure times. The increase in Young’s modulus was directly related to changes in the fibre’s surface structure. These findings confirm the influence of plasma treatment on the mechanical properties of the fibres and open new possibilities for their application as a reinforcement in composite materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100180"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144581007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Potential barriers to bamboo-based carbon credit initiatives in Nepal: What stands in the way?","authors":"Santosh Ayer","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100179","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100179","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Bamboo, often referred to as “green gold”, has emerged as a promising nature-based solution for climate change mitigation due to its rapid growth rate and carbon sequestration capacity. With over 53 species across 12 genera distributed from the Terai lowlands to the Himalayan foothills, Nepal holds substantial potential to engage in bamboo-based carbon credit mechanisms. To support this potential, I conducted a narrative review focused on Nepal-specific literature, complemented by global sources to contextualize broader methodological and policy gaps that constrain bamboo’s integration into carbon markets. Globally, bamboo remains underrepresented in carbon certification frameworks due to the absence of recognized methodologies, standardized measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) protocols, and its classification as a non-timber forest product. These global limitations pose additional barriers for countries like Nepal, where bamboo is largely cultivated outside traditional forest areas. In addition, key challenges for Nepal include: (1) inadequate bamboo species documentation and distribution mapping, (2) lack of structured silvicultural management practices, (3) absence of species-specific allometric models for biomass estimation, and (4) policy and institutional gaps that exclude bamboo ecosystems—particularly those outside forests—from REDD+ and national carbon frameworks. Financial and market-related constraints, such as high project registration costs, volatile carbon pricing, and limited access to certification mechanisms, further hinder participation. While existing studies highlight bamboo’s carbon sink potential, more accurate species-level data, spatial inventories, and carbon accounting tools are required to support reliable stock estimation. Based on my findings, I recommend that Nepal should revise its national forest definition to include bamboo, develop bamboo-specific MRV protocols, clarify carbon rights, and introduce targeted financial incentives to facilitate bamboo’s inclusion in both compliance and voluntary carbon markets.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"12 ","pages":"Article 100179"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144535408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}