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The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet: Unraveling the Role of Soil Pores in the Complex Mechanisms of Soil Carbon Sequestration

Hegarty Philip James
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A Unimke
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S. E. Mohammed
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S M Swafo
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S M Yahaya
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Jamila Aliyu
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Benson Turyasingura
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Version 1 : Received: 26 January 2024 / Approved: 9 February 2024 / Online: 10 February 2024 (08:09:23 CET)

How to cite: Philip James, H.; Unimke, A.; Mohammed, S.E.; Swafo, S.M.; Yahaya, S.M.; Aliyu, J.; Turyasingura, B. The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet: Unraveling the Role of Soil Pores in the Complex Mechanisms of Soil Carbon Sequestration. Preprints 2024, 2024020578. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0578.v1 Philip James, H.; Unimke, A.; Mohammed, S.E.; Swafo, S.M.; Yahaya, S.M.; Aliyu, J.; Turyasingura, B. The Hidden World Beneath Our Feet: Unraveling the Role of Soil Pores in the Complex Mechanisms of Soil Carbon Sequestration. Preprints 2024, 2024020578. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202402.0578.v1

Abstract

Purpose: The study investigates soil pores' impact on carbon dynamics and sequestration processes, examining their physical and chemical characteristics and their mechanisms for carbon sequestration.Research Method: Existing literature and research on soil pores, carbon dynamics, and carbon sequestration are analyzed. The interrelationships between soil pore structure, water movement, microbial activity, root penetration, carbon input, soil aggregation, and gas exchange are examined. Traditional techniques and advanced imaging methods are used to quantify and characterize soil pores.Findings: Soil pores play a critical role in facilitating carbon sequestration through various mechanisms. They affect water movement, microbial activity, root penetration, carbon input, soil aggregation, and gas exchange. Understanding these relationships is crucial for sustainable soil management.Research Limitations: This study relies on existing literature and research, which may have limitations and uncertainties. Further research is needed to address these gaps and enhance understanding.Originality Value: This research enhances the existing knowledge by comprehensively examining the significance of soil pores in carbon dynamics and sequestration. It incorporates both traditional and advanced methods, providing insights for soil management and contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.

Keywords

Carbon Sequestration; Climate change; Soil Organic Carbon; Soil Pores; Microbial Activity

Subject

Environmental and Earth Sciences, Soil Science

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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