Mangrove soils are superior carbon sinks: Evidence from Sri Lankan mangrove ecosystems

Title: Mangrove soils are superior carbon sinks: Evidence from Sri Lankan mangrove e...
Abstract: Mangroves are among the most carbon rich ecosystems in the tropics. Inundation with tides and land-based surface runoff leads to anaerobic soil conditions that are conducive for accumulation of partially decomposed organic carbon. Present study was conducted to assess quantitatively the capacity of mangrove soils in retaining organic carbon. Distribution of total organic carbon (TOC) in soils of mangrove ecosystems in Negombo, Chilaw, Kala Oya, Malwathu Oya, Uppar, Batticaloa and Rekawa la...
Publication Date: Aug. 8, 2017, 12:15 a.m.
Keywords: Water Quality , Coastal and Marine Sensitive habitat
Category: Coastal and Marine Sensitive Habitats; flora and/or fauna in natural environment. Examples: wildlife, vegetation, biological sciences, ecology, wilderness, sealife, wetlands, habitat
Regions: JS 2 , JS 5 , M 2 , M 5
Owner: prds1

Language: English
Supplemental Information: Perera, K.A.R.S. and M.D. Amarasinghe 2015. Mangrove soils are superior carbon sinks: Evidence from Sri Lankan mangrove ecosystems. Proceedings of the Twenty...

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