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