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EMISI GAS CH₄ DI LAHAN GAMBUT PERKEBUNAN KELAPA SAWIT UMUR 10, 12 DAN 14 TAHUN PT WAIMUSI AGROINDAHKABUPATEN OGAN KOMERING ILIR
The conversion of peatlands into oil palm plantations has the potential to increase methane (CH₄) emissions, one of the greenhouse gases with a global warming potential 21 times greater than carbon dioxide (CO₂). The research was conducted in oil palm plantations aged 10, 12 and 14 years in both rhizosphere and non rhizosphere zones at PT Waimusi Agroindah. The results showed that the 12 yearold plantation in the rhizosphere zone produced the highest CH₄ emissions, whereas CH₄ emissions from the 10 and 14 yearold plantations were lower and relatively similar. CH₄ emission production was strongly influenced by high water content, low bulk density and shallow groundwater levels. The peat was classified as sapric with acidic pH and high organic carbon content. It can be concluded that plant age and the hydrophysical characteristics of peat are the main factors affecting CH₄ flux. Controlling groundwater levels is therefore an important strategy for emission mitigation while maintaining the sustainability of peatland productivity.
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