Assessment of Three Fast Growing Populus Deltoides Species in Various Soil Profiles Under Nursery Conditions

Aamir Saleem; Zeeshan Jamshed; Mohammad Umar Farooq; Nosheen Khan; Fawad Anwar

doi:10.33411/IJIST/892

Authors

Aamir Saleem Department of Forestry and Range Management, Faculty of Crop and Food Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Zeeshan Jamshed Department of Forestry and Range Management, Faculty of Crop and Food Sciences, Pir Mehr Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Mohammad Umar Farooq Rangeland Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad
Nosheen Khan Centre for Interdisciplinary Research in Basic Sciences, International Islamic University Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan
Fawad Anwar Rangeland Research Institute, National Agricultural Research Centre, Islamabad

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33411/IJIST/892

Keywords:

Soil Carbon, Biofuel Plants, Agroforestry, Rangeland Management

Abstract

Populus plants, known for their rapid growth, adaptability, and short rotation period, play a crucial role in carbon sequestration, which aids in combating climate change and supporting livelihoods. In Pakistan, where there is a shortage of firewood and timber, hybrid fast-growing Populus species offer a viable solution to meet wood demand. This study aims to evaluate and compare the growth patterns and carbon stocks of different Populus deltoides varieties under nursery conditions. The study utilized three hybrid species: Italian Populus (euramerciana), Clone A-Y48, and local Populus. To conduct the study, three healthy mother plants, aged one to two years, were selected from the Rangeland Research Institute, NARC. These plants were propagated through cuttings and planted in 90 pots, each filled with different soil media. Over a period of three months, plant growth was monitored by recording parameters such as the number of leaves, height, diameter, and irrigation frequency for each pot. The data were collected and analyzed using a randomized complete block design (RCBD).Upon harvesting, the plants were analyzed for total biomass and carbon stocks, with soil samples taken for further examination in the RRI laboratory. The findings revealed that Clone A-Y48 exhibited the highest growth in height and stored the most carbon compared to Italian and local Populus varieties. Additionally, farmyard manure positively impacted the growth of the different Populus varieties, with Clone A-Y48 and Italian Populus demonstrating the most rapid growth. This study highlights the suitability of Clone A-Y48 and Italian Populus for enhanced growth and carbon sequestration, supporting their potential as effective solutions to balance wood demand and supply in Pakistan.

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