Microbial Responses to Carbon Sequestration Soil Amendment and Productivity

D. V. R. T. Amulothu

Department of Plant Pathology, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, India.

Jogendra Kumar *

RMP (PG) College, Gurukul NARSAN, Haridwar, India.

Apurba Pal

Basic Science (Crop Physiology), Horticulture College, Khuntpani, Chaibasa, Birsa Agricultural University, Kanke, Ranchi, Jharkhand, India.

Kabita Mondal

Department of Agricultural Extension, College of Agriculture, Extended Campus of Uttar Banga Krishi Viswavidyalaya, Majhian, Dakshin Dinajpur, 733133, India.

Sumit Rai

Centre for Environment Assessment & Climate Change, GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, Kosi-Katarmal, Almora-263643, Uttarakhand, India.

C. L. Maurya

Department of Seed Science and Technology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.

Rishikesh Yadav

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Acharya Narendra Deva University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Ayodhya, India.

Bal Veer Singh

Department of Agronomy, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, India.

*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.


Abstract

Soil a significant carbon sink, plays a pivotal role in mitigating climate change. This review underscores the potential of soil amendments for enhancing carbon sequestration, focusing on the intricate relationship between these amendments and soil microbial communities. Soil amendments, ranging from biochar and organic compost to mineral additives, have been identified as viable strategies to boost soil carbon stocks. Concurrently, these amendments influence the diversity, structure, and functional roles of microbial communities, which in turn, are integral to soil carbon dynamics. Tools like 16S rRNA sequencing, metagenomics, and isotope tracing techniques have propelled our understanding of microbial responses, shedding light on the complex microbial networks and their roles in carbon cycling. While promising, the application of soil amendments presents challenges. Variability arising from different soil types, climates, and microbial dynamics poses a consistent research challenge. Potential risks like reduced sequestration over time and economic considerations for large-scale application necessitate attention. Future directions hinge on innovations in soil amendment products, harnessing microbial inoculants for synergistic effects, and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. This convergence of science, technology, and collaborative research heralds a future where soils are not just seen as substrates but as active, dynamic entities in the fight against climate change.

Keywords: Soil, icrobes, amendments, sequestration, carbon


How to Cite

Amulothu , D. V. R. T., Jogendra Kumar, Apurba Pal, Kabita Mondal, Sumit Rai, C. L. Maurya, Rishikesh Yadav, and Bal Veer Singh. 2023. “Microbial Responses to Carbon Sequestration Soil Amendment and Productivity”. International Journal of Environment and Climate Change 13 (10):3587-97. https://doi.org/10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i103029.