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Methods For Assessment Biomass And Carbon Stock Of Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus Indica): A Comprehensive Review


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Page No: 11-18
Language: English
Authors: Donkeng Voumo Sylvain Meinrad
Received: 2024-09-16
Accepted: 2024-09-27
Published Date: 2024-10-05
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Abstract:
Tamarindus indica L plays a pivotal role in enhancing Climate change resilience through its ability to sequester atmospheric carbon. Numerous studies have evaluated its carbon storage capabilities across various ecosystems, yet inconsistencies in estimation methods persist across different research papers. This study aimed to identify and compare these estimation techniques to reduce biases. Method of estimation Aboveground Biomass of tamarind trees by multiplying calculated trunk volume with the specific density of the trees was the most encountered. Some researchers have associated the shape of the tamarind trunk with cylinders and paraboloids for volume estimation. Specific equations for the species are available, especially in southwest Madagascar, while the pantropical equation by Chave et al 2009 is commonly used in forested areas. However, Soil Organic Carbon and the carbon assessment of Tamarind orchards are frequently neglected. Recommendations include utilizing Newton's volumetric formula or the Forest Survey of India's formula for stem volume estimation and creating orchard-specific equations. Future research should focus on advanced non-destructive techniques like remote sensing for Tamarind tree assessment.
Keywords: Allometric equations; Biomass ; Carbon stocks; Climate change; Tamarind tree

Journal: IRASS Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies
ISSN(Online): 3049-0073
Publisher: IRASS Publisher
Frequency: Monthly
Language: English

Methods For Assessment Biomass And Carbon Stock Of Tamarind Tree (Tamarindus Indica): A Comprehensive Review