Abstract
The possibility of incorporating organic manure (OM) to reduced rates of chemical fertilizers to augment biomass production and carbon sequestration (Cseq) and the role of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) uptake in vegetation Cseq were investigated through pot experiment with 1-year-old Zanthoxylum armatum seedlings. Seven treatments were designed, including NPK, PK, NP, NK, OM, MNPK (50% NPK + 50% OM), and control (CK, no fertilization). MNPK application improved nutrient uptake of 2.76-fold N, 3.34-fold P, and 2.01-fold K, resulting in the highest biomass production and biomass Cseq (1.65-fold) as compared to CK. Correlation and redundancy analysis revealed that Cseq is significantly associated with biomass production ( r = 0.994) and regulated by N and P uptake. The highest nutrient use efficiency was recorded for N (38.8%), followed by K (21.1%) and P (16.4%) under MNPK application. Therefore, MNPK could be an optimum measure regarding fertilizer saving, biomass production, and attaining C neutrality.
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