ESTIMATION OF CARBON STORAGE IN WATER LETTUCE (Pistia stratiotes) AT FRESHWATER SWAMPS

Main Article Content

Nida Humaida
Krisdianto Krisdianto
Setia Budi Peran

Abstract

This study was conducted in Banjar Regency, in the areas of Keraton, Keramat Baru, Tungkaran, Akar Baru and Sungai Tabuk villages, South Kalimantan, from April-July 2009. The purpose of the study was to estimate the amount of carbon storage in water lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) at freshwater swamps. The information obtained through this study is expected to provide benefits for the swampland management. The swamplands observed were the ones with water lettuce growing in the swamps. The sampling was carried out using purposive sampling technique with the consideration of grouping water lettuce’s distribution. The carbon storage measurement was performed by measuring biomass, organic carbon percentage in water lettuce, and total carbon storage in m2. The organic carbon was analyzed using Walkey & Black's Method. There were also analyses of crude fiber and ash in water lettuce. Data were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and hierarchical clusters. The carbon storage in water lettuce at freshwater swamps in Banjar Regency ranged between 64.07 – 237.75 g/m2. The average crude fiber ranged between 19.89 - 24.94 % and ash between 20.91 - 28.69%.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

Article Details

How to Cite
Humaida, N., Krisdianto, K., & Peran, S. (2016). ESTIMATION OF CARBON STORAGE IN WATER LETTUCE (Pistia stratiotes) AT FRESHWATER SWAMPS. TROPICAL WETLAND JOURNAL, 2(2), 38 - 46. https://doi.org/10.20527/twj.v2i2.30
Section
Articles

References

Allenby, K.G. (1981). Some Analyses of Aquatic Plants and Their Waters. Hydrobiologica 77 : 177-189.
Apps, Canadell, M.J., Heimann, M., Jaramillo, V., Murdiyarso, D., Schimel, D. and Manning, M. (2003). Science Statement on Current Scientific Understanding of the Processes Affecting Terrestrial Carbon Stocks and Human Influences upon Them. IPCC. Geneva. pp.37.
Asdak, C. 2002. Hidrology and Watershed Management. Gadjah Mada University Press. Yogyakarta. pp. 440-517.
Basuki, T. M., Adi, R. N. and Sukresno (2004). Technical Information of Organic Carbon Stock in Pinus merkusii stand, Agathis loranthifolia stand and Soil. Proceedings Ekspose BP2TPDAS-IBB : 84-94. Surakarta.
Batten, K. 2008. Wetland Restoration – Creating Green Jobs in the Low-Carbon Economy. Obama-Biden Transition Project. USA. Retrieved Februari 2009 from http://change.gov/page/-/open%20 government/yourseatatthetable/20090108_Batten_Wtland.pdf.
Bouwman, A. F. (1990). Soils and The Green House Effect. John Wiley and Sons. New York.
Fonkou, T., Agendia, P., Kengne, I., Akoa, A. and Nya, J. (2002). Potentials of Water Lettuce (Pistia stratiotes) in Domestic Sewage Treatment with Macrophytic Lagoon System in Cameroon. Proceedings of International Symposium on Environmental Pollution Control and Waste Management 7-10 January 2002, Tunis (EPCOWM’ 2002): 709-714. Cameroon.
Hairiah, K and Rahayu, S. (2007). Estimation of Carbon Storage in Various Land uses. Bogor. World Agroforestry Centre-ICRAF, SEA Regional Office. Bogor. pp.77.
Handayani, I.P., Prawito, P. and Muktamar, Z. (2002). Post-Deforestation Land in Bengkulu, Sumatera: A Study on Role of Invasive Vegetation. Jurnal Ilmu-Ilmu Pertanian Indonesia 4.1 : 10-17.
Jumberi, Achmadi, Noor, M.and Mukhlis (2005). Diversity of Floral Resouces in Swamplands. Balai Penelitian Pertanian Lahan Rawa. Retrieved Februari 2009 from http://balittra.litbang.deptan. go.id/eksotik/Monograf%20-1.pdf.
Marianto, L.A. (2002). Water Plants. Publisher Agro Media Pustaka. Jakarta.
Purwanto, S. (2006). Policies in Development of Freshwater swamps. Proceedings of National Seminar on Technology Inovation and Integrated Development of Freshwater swamps 2006. Directorate General of Food Crops. Departement of Agriculture. Banjarbaru.
Sitompul, S.M. and Guritno, B. (1995). Analysis of Plant growth. Universitas Gadjah Mada Press. Yogyakarta.
Sridhar, M.K.C, Sharma, B.M. and Ayodae, G.O. (1982). Trials of Pistia stratiotes L. as Animal Feed. Journal Aquatic Plant Manage. 20 : 56-57.
Sridhar, M.K.C. (1986). Trace element composition of Pistia stratiotes L. in a polluted lake in Nigeria. Hydrobiologia. 131: 273 -276.
Sukman, Y and Yakup (1991). Weeds and the Controlling Techniques. Publisher Ghalia Indonesia. Jakarta.
Tucker, C.S. (1983). Culture Densit and Productivity of Pistia stratiotes. Journal Aquatic Plant Manage 21 : 40-41.
Warden, C.J.H. (2008). Ash of Pistia Stratiotes:“Pans Salt”. Chemistry of Vegetable Physiology and Agriculture. Retrieved June 2009 from http://www.rsc.org/delivery/_ArticleLinking/DisplayArticleForFree.cfm?doi=CA8834400819&JournalCode=CA.