Allometric equations and carbon stocks in tree biomass of Jatropha curcas L. in Senegal’s Peanut Basin
In Senegal, numerous initiatives exist to cultivate Jatropha curcas L. (JCL) trees as a multipurpose energy crop, including for fuel. Thus, research on this drought-resistant shrub has been predominately focused on biofuel production from its seeds, while its potential for carbon (C) sequestration,...
Main Authors: | I. Diédhiou, D. Diallo, A.A. Mbengue, R.R. Hernandez, R. Bayala, R. Diémé, P.M. Diédhiou, A. Sène |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-01-01
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Series: | Global Ecology and Conservation |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2351989416301081 |
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