Soil Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Dear Colleagues,

Soil carbon sequestration and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are critical components of agricultural sustainability and climate change mitigation. Historically, agricultural soils have functioned as both major sources and potential sinks of carbon, depending on management practices and environmental conditions. In recent decades, advances in measurement technologies, modeling approaches, and soil management strategies have deepened our understanding of soil carbon dynamics and GHG fluxes. Cutting-edge research now explores a wide range of practices aimed at enhancing soil carbon storage while reducing emissions, including but not limited to: the adoption of regenerative agricultural practices to increase organic matter; the application of biochar and organic amendments to improve soil structure and nutrient retention; the optimization of irrigation and fertilizer regimes to limit N₂O and CH₄ emissions; and the integration of precision agriculture technologies for monitoring and verification.

In this Special Issue, we welcome contributions from researchers worldwide to share insights into soil carbon sequestration and GHG emissions across diverse agricultural systems.

Dr. Chenghsien Lin
Prof. Dr. Foting Shen
Guest Editors

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