Mitigating CH₄ and N₂O Emissions from the Rice Crop System in IGP Region in India

Abstract

Rice cropping system as an agriculture practices is considered as one of the major emission source of methane (CH₄) and nitrous Oxide (N₂O). In agriculture, man-made activities contribute CH₄ (77%) and N₂O (60%).This article reports on emission measurements from the Indo Gangetic plains (IGP) of India from four different treatment methods. Implementation of biogas spent slurry (BSS) method was most effective in reducing GHGs emissions. The findings should help in regulating and implementing management strategies regarding the reduction of GHGs from the agricultural fields and avoid environmental losses and claims.

Acknowledgements

The authors are grateful to the University Grants Commission, (UGC) Government of India for the financial help during the study. One of the authors Mr Prabhat Kumar would like to thank, Prof. J.K. Garg, USEM,GGSIPU and Priyanka Kumari USEM,GGSIPU for providing the necessary help during the research.

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Notes on contributors

Prabhat Kumar

Prabhat Kumar completed his M.Sc. in Environmental Science from CCS University, Campus Meeruth, India and pursuing his Ph.D. in Environment Management from GGS Indraprastha University. Email ID: [email protected]

Anchal Garg

Anchal Garg completed her M.Sc. in Environment Management fromGGS IP University, Delhi, India and pursuing her Ph.D. in Environment Management from GGS Indraprastha University. Email ID: [email protected]

N. C Gupta

Prof. NC Gupta is Post-graduate in Physics. He obtained his M. Phil. and Ph. D in Energy and Environment Systems from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. He has more than 25 years of research experience. He has instructed vide variety of courses which includes Energy, Environment and Technology, EIA, Air pollution, Climate Change and disaster management and risk analysis. Email ID: [email protected]