Carbon Sequestration through Conservation Tillage Practices under Cereal-Legume Intercropping Systems: A Review
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https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v3i10.2410Keywords:
Cereal-legume Inter Cropping, Soil Organic Matter, Carbon Sequestration, Conservation Tillage, Carbon storage, Soil Organic Carbon, Sustainable AgricultureAbstract
Greenhouse gas emissions are widely considered a major threat to agriculture, yet carbon sequestration offers a potential solution to food shortages driven by climate change. This study evaluates the effects of conservation tillage and cereal–legume intercropping in Pakistan’s subtropical dryland agricultural systems on improving soil organic carbon quality. Conservation tillage, or no-till farming, enhances soil organic carbon retention by minimizing disturbance and reducing topsoil loss. Pulse–cereal intercropping strengthens soil ecology through improved nitrogen fixation and increased biomass production. The synergistic interaction between intercropping and cereal residue management optimizes nutrient dynamics, thereby maximizing carbon storage and enhancing agricultural resilience. However, widespread adoption of these technologies in Pakistan remains limited due to policy constraints, insufficient information dissemination, and socio-economic barriers. The study recommends scaling up these climate-smart practices through farmer training, supportive policy interventions, and integrated research efforts. Intercropping and mixed cereal–legume systems represent significant strategies for improving food security in Pakistan and sustaining global soil organic carbon pools for climate change mitigation.
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