Hello guest
Your basket is empty
We provide two pathways to the content. Thematic (chapters that address certain themes, e.g. cultivation, regardless of crop or animal type) and Product (chapters that relate to a specific type of crop or animal). Choose the most applicable route to find the right collection for you. 
 
Can’t find what you are looking for? Contact us and let us help you build a custom-made collection. 
You are in: All categories > Open Access
Use the Contact form to discuss the best purchasing method for you... Start building your collection today!

Managing grasslands to optimize soil carbon sequestration

Code: 9781801466981
A. Chabbi, Institute National de Recherche Agronomique et Environnement (INRAE) – Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Prairies et Plantes Fourragères (UR P3F), France; C. Rumpel, CNRS, Sorbonne University, Institute of Ecology and Environmental Sciences Paris, France; K. Klumpp, INRAE – VetAgro Sup, UMR 874 Ecosystème Prairial, France; and A. J. Franzluebbers, USDA-ARS, USA

Chapter synopsis: In this chapter, we will discuss the effect of different grassland management practices on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and soil organic carbon (SOC) sequestration. This includes comparison of grasslands with arable croplands, the role of N fertilization, and grazing strategies. Special emphasis will be given to grasslands in rotation with cropping systems and integration with timber systems to improve sustainable management and SOC sequestration.

DOI: 10.19103/AS.2022.0106.17

Click here to download
£0.00
Table of contents 1 Introduction 2 Soil organic carbon storage and N2O emissions from grassland soils versus cropland soils 3 Temporary (ley) grasslands 4 Grassland management options: species choice, fertilization and irrigation 5 Harvesting strategies: grazing versus mowing and grazing regimes 6 Integrated crop-livestock systems and silvopastures 7 Life-cycle assessment of agricultural production systems with grasslands 8 Conclusion 9 Where to look for further information 10 References

Also in Open Access