Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area
Giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper is recommended in environmental and livelihood programs in the Philippines due to its various ecological, economic and social benefits. However, there are limited data on the ecology of giant bamboo litterfall production, which contributes to soil nutrient availabili...
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| author | A.G. Toledo Bruno R.A. Marin M.A.P. Medina G.R. Puno R.O. Villarta R.R. Puno |
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| description | Giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper is recommended in environmental and livelihood programs in the Philippines due to its various ecological, economic and social benefits. However, there are limited data on the ecology of giant bamboo litterfall production, which contributes to soil nutrient availability. Bamboo also contributed in carbon sequestration. The study was conducted within the Taganibong Watershed in Bukidnon, Philippines. Nine litterfall traps measuring 1mx1m were established within the giant bamboo stand in the study area. Results show that giant bamboo litterfall is dominated by leaves. Biological characteristics of bamboo litterfall do no not influence litterfall production but temperature, wind speed and humidity correlate with the amount of litterfall. Findings of the study further revealed that fresh giant bamboo tissue contains high carbon content and the soil in the bamboo stand has higher organic matter than the open clearing. These data indicate the role of giant bamboo in carbon sequestration and soil nutrient availability. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-47c5cbe98eb2413cba7ce04513d886972025-02-02T15:28:30ZengGJESM PublisherGlobal Journal of Environmental Science and Management2383-35722383-38662017-12-013436337210.22034/gjesm.2017.03.04.00325077Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed areaA.G. Toledo Bruno0R.A. Marin1M.A.P. Medina2G.R. Puno3R.O. Villarta4R.R. Puno5Department of Environmental Science, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Central Mindanao University, University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon, PhilippinesDepartment of Environmental Science, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Central Mindanao University, University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon, PhilippinesDepartment of Environmental Science, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Central Mindanao University, University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon, PhilippinesDepartment of Environmental Science, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Central Mindanao University, University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon, PhilippinesDepartment of Environmental Science, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Central Mindanao University, University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon, PhilippinesDepartment of Environmental Science, College of Forestry and Environmental Science, Central Mindanao University, University Town, Musuan, Bukidnon, PhilippinesGiant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper is recommended in environmental and livelihood programs in the Philippines due to its various ecological, economic and social benefits. However, there are limited data on the ecology of giant bamboo litterfall production, which contributes to soil nutrient availability. Bamboo also contributed in carbon sequestration. The study was conducted within the Taganibong Watershed in Bukidnon, Philippines. Nine litterfall traps measuring 1mx1m were established within the giant bamboo stand in the study area. Results show that giant bamboo litterfall is dominated by leaves. Biological characteristics of bamboo litterfall do no not influence litterfall production but temperature, wind speed and humidity correlate with the amount of litterfall. Findings of the study further revealed that fresh giant bamboo tissue contains high carbon content and the soil in the bamboo stand has higher organic matter than the open clearing. These data indicate the role of giant bamboo in carbon sequestration and soil nutrient availability.http://www.gjesm.net/article_25077_e44d6de9834780a817de145d6ebde55d.pdfLeaf litterbamboo standcarbon sequestrationPearson rPhilippines |
| spellingShingle | A.G. Toledo Bruno R.A. Marin M.A.P. Medina G.R. Puno R.O. Villarta R.R. Puno Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area Global Journal of Environmental Science and Management Leaf litter bamboo stand carbon sequestration Pearson r Philippines |
| title | Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area |
| title_full | Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area |
| title_fullStr | Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area |
| title_short | Ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo Dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area |
| title_sort | ecology of litterfall production of giant bamboo dendrocalamus asper in a watershed area |
| topic | Leaf litter bamboo stand carbon sequestration Pearson r Philippines |
| url | http://www.gjesm.net/article_25077_e44d6de9834780a817de145d6ebde55d.pdf |
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