Bamboo in subtropical China: Efficiency of solar conversion into biomass and CO₂ sequestration

Zhihong CAO, Guomo ZHOU, Guosheng WEN, Peikun JIANG, Shunyao ZHUANG, Hua QIN, Ming Hung WONG

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Abstract

Net photosynthetic rate (Pn) increased in bamboo (Phyllostachy pubescens) with increased atmospheric CO2 concentrations. Average maximum Pn was 17.76, 16.66, and 16.77 (μmol/m2/s) in lower, middle and upper layers canopy respectively at CO2 saturation point. Light use efficiency of leaves ranged from 0.15% to 2.25% on different days and at different times of year measured by LP-6400 at 900 m altitude in the Tianmu Mountain Natural Reserve (TMNR) in Northwest Zhejiang Province, China. At two distant locations (TMNR and Lingfeng Bamboo Farm, Anji County) annual radiation conversion efficiency was 1.43% and 1.62% into total biomass (ET), and 0–1% into harvestable biomass (Eh). Carbon sequestration rates were 14.8, and 16.7 t/ha/annum at the two locations. We argue that expansion of bamboo forests into marginal lands of China, with improved management, offers real potential and options to counter climate change. Copyright © 2011 The New York Botanical Garden.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)190-196
JournalThe Botanical Review
Volume77
Issue number3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2011

Citation

Cao, Z., Zhou, G., Wen, G., Jiang, P., Zhuang, S., Qin, H., & Wong, M. (2011). Bamboo in subtropical China: Efficiency of solar conversion into biomass and CO₂ sequestration. The Botanical Review, 77(3), 190-196. doi: 10.1007/s12229-011-9075-y

Keywords

  • Photosynthetic efficiency
  • Phyllostachy pubescens
  • Carbon
  • Climate change

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