Bioenergy Sorghum’s Roots Can Replenish Carbon in Soil
Published:10 Jan.2022 Source:Texas A&M AgriLife Communications
The world faces an increasing amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere and a shortage of carbon in the soil. However, bioenergy sorghum can provide meaningful relief from both problems, according to a new study by Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists.
The study, "Bioenergy sorghum's deep roots: A key to sustainable biomass production on annual cropland," was recently published in GCB Bioenergy. According to the research, bioenergy sorghum hybrids capture and sequester significant amounts of atmospheric carbon dioxide in soil. The crop can improve soil fertility and potentially earn carbon credits to offset greenhouse gas emissions.