 | An orange tree can store over 100 kg of carbon, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. Brazil, the world's largest orange producer, stores 8 million tons of carbon in citrus orchards wi ... More... An orange tree can store over 100 kg of carbon, helping reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change. Brazil, the world's largest orange producer, stores 8 million tons of carbon in citrus orchards within São Paulo and Southwest Minas Gerais/Triângulo Mineiro. Additionally, 160,000 hectares of native vegetation are maintained on farms. Together, these areas contribute to a total carbon stock of 36 million tons, equivalent to preventing 133 million tons of CO2 emissions. This research is a result of a collaboration between Embrapa Territorial and the Fund for Citrus Protection (Fundecitrus), funded by the Farmer Innovation Fund of the UK-based company Innocent Drinks. Learn more about the research: www.fundecitrus.com.br/citriculturasustentavel Visit Embrapa’s Portal: https://bit.ly/3URJ5lR Watch more videos like this one: https://youtu.be/vLL04l3uEig?si=Z8Oym9D0LHrYPH-D https://youtu.be/6J1-g7iXWVI?si=qPdfKulSJxSPCUYq Less... Tags: carbon storage, orange tree, climate change, Brazil citrus industry, Embrapa research, Fundecitrus From: Embrapa Posted in: 10/05/2024 Views: 151 |
