Assessment of Roadside Grassland Soil Carbon Characteristics

Carbon is a vital component of soil health and plays a crucial role in supporting plant growth andecosystem functioning. By understanding the carbon content and characteristics of roadside grasslandsoil, we can evaluate its fertility and potential for supporting vegetation. Assessing roadside grasslandsoil carbon characteristics is important for understanding soil fertility, carbon sequestration potential,and the impact of human activities on soil health. The investigation includes elemental analysis ofgrassland soil and on that base calculation of ratios, soil organic carbon, soil carbon stocks, the carbondioxide equivalent emissions from SCS soil carbon stocks loss. The samples have more percentage ofelement hydrogen which contribute to anaerobic conditions in grassland soil include waterlogging orpoor drainage, high organic matter content, and compacted soil. The C/N (Carbon to Nitrogen) ratiois low and this is the reason of delayed decomposition and difficulties of nutrient cycling processeswithin the ecosystem. The soil organic carbon varies between 1 % and 2 %. Soil carbon stock between304gC and 474 gC may be considered relatively low. The carbon dioxide equivalent emissions fromSCS soil carbon stocks loss was between 2 and 3 %. This loss in carbon dioxide equivalent emissionsfrom soil carbon stocks can be considered relatively low and potentially beneficial. Implementingpractices that promote carbon sequestration, such as reducing soil disturbance, implementing covercropping, and adopting sustainable land management practices, can help mitigate soil carbon lossand reduce emissions.