Table 5.
Effects of poultry manure, vermicompost, and inorganic fertilizers on bulk density, carbon stock, and carbon sequestration in post-harvest soil.
| Treatments | OC Stock (t ha−1) | TC Stock (t ha−1) | OC Seq. (t ha−1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 17.44 | 18.43 | 0.49 |
| RD | 18.26 | 19.84 | 1.31 |
| PM5 + 50% RD | 18.70 | 20.81 | 1.75 |
| PM2.5 + 75% RD | 17.74 | 16.71 | 0.79 |
| VC5 + 50% RD | 18.59 | 20.76 | 1.65 |
| VC2.5 + 75% RD | 17.98 | 20.60 | 1.03 |
| FP | 17.58 | 19.61 | 0.63 |
| S.E. (±) | 2.08 | 2.44 | 2.08 |
| CV (%) | 14.15 | 15.31 | 33.87 |
Note: RD = recommended inorganic fertilizers; PM = poultry manure; VC = vermicompost; FP = farmer’s practice; OC = organic carbon; TC = total carbon; OC seq. = organic carbon sequestration.