Bioenergy crops: Soil and crop management practices to reverse climate change

Abstract

Atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) has considerably increased from about 280 in 1750 to 400 parts per million (ppm) in current situation. There are several negative consequences of rising CO2 concentration. Soil is a major reservoir of carbon. There are certain soils and crop management practices by which we can sequester atmospheric CO2 in soil, out of which growing bioenergy crops in soil is one of the most promising option. Bioenergy crops sequester atmospheric CO2 in soil through their profuse and deep rooting systems and their above ground biomass can be utilized for production of green energy. This article discusses various strategies of soil carbon sequestration and how to achieve it through growing bioenergy crops.