Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment

Carbon sequestration in wetlands: Concept and estimation

Author(s):

Hari K. Pant ^1*, Jack E. Rechcigl ², Martin B. Adjei ¹

Recieved Date: 2003-02-05, Accepted Date: 2003-04-24

Abstract:

Requirements of scientific advancement in understanding of processes regulating carbon (C) balance in terrestrial/semi-aquatic ecosystems, and the roles of the ecosystems in exchange of carbon dioxide (CO₂) between atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere are well recognized. However, only limited studies have been conducted to assess the roles and potentials of wetlands, semi-aquatic ecosystems, in C sequestration. Out of 7% of world?s land is wetland. Thus, the study of C sequestration and the factors regulating it in a wetland will not only provide most needed knowledge for global C budgets, but also assess the possible integration of C sequestration in the objectives of creation and restoration of wetlands. The determination of stability of organic matter and assessment of roles of biotic and abiotic factors in regulating C exchanges between wetland ecosystems and the atmosphere may not only enhance the understanding of fundamental biogeochemical and eco-physical processes regulating C transformation in aquatic and terrestrial systems, but also help in the endeavors of reduction of anthropogenic CO₂ in the atmosphere with long-term parity, and enhance the accuracy of global C budgets.

Keywords:

Carbon, sequestration, wetland, hydrolysis, mineralization

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Journal: Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment
Year: 2003
Volume: 1
Issue: 2
Category: Environment
Pages: 308-313

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