Effect of Soil Type and Moisture Content on Litter Biomass Carbon in TraditionalAgroforestry Systems in Teluk Dore, Southwest Papua
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Tradisional Agroforestry, litter biomass, Soil moisture, Carbon content, Soil typeAbstract
This research investigates the ecological influence of soil type and moisture content on carbon accumulation within surface litter biomass across traditional multistrata agroforestry plots in Teluk Dore Village, Southwest Papua. Field assessments were conducted on five permanent transects that reflect variation in both soil taxonomy (Latosol, Alluvial, and Yellow-Red Podzolic soils) and soil moisture levels. Data were collected through systematic sampling, including in-situ identification of soil types, volumetric moisture readings at 0–30 cm depth, and quantification of oven-dried litter biomass. Carbon stock was calculated using a standard conversion coefficient (47% of dry weight), as per IPCC recommendations. Results indicate notable spatial variation in both litter biomass and its carbon content. Notably, Transect T5, despite having the lowest soil moisture, exhibited the highest carbon stock—suggesting that factors such as vegetation structure, organic input, and fine soil texture can outweigh moisture in determining carbon dynamics. The observed relationships reveal a multifactorial interaction between soil properties and biotic input, rather than a purely linear dependency. These insights highlight the ecological importance of integrated soil-vegetation management for optimizing carbon sequestration in traditional agroforestry systems.
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