Farmland and plane (Platanus orientalis L.) stand accumulated more phytolith-occluded organic carbon in the ancient Yellow River channel

Key Points

• The research aims to evaluate the accumulation of phytolith-occluded organic carbon in farmland and Platanus orientalis stands along the Yellow River.
• Field sampling of soil and plant material
• Laboratory analysis of phytoliths and organic carbon levels
• Comparison of organic carbon content in different land use types
• Farmland and Platanus orientalis stands show significantly higher levels of phytolith-occluded organic carbon
• The findings suggest enhanced carbon storage in these environments
• Implications for ecological management and sustainable agriculture are explored