The carbon credit conundrum: Which analytical method should be used for determining soil organic carbon content in South Africa?

• Published in: Geoderma Regional Vol. 41; p. e00947
• Main Authors: Cloete, Willie Herman, du Preez, Gerhard, Van Zijl, George Munnik
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.06.2025
• Subjects: analytical methods; carbon markets; Carbon sequestration; combustion; Elemental analyser; Greenhouse gas emissions; Loss-on-ignition; pedotransfer functions; soil organic carbon; South Africa; topsoil; Walkley-Black wet-oxidation; South Africa; Loss-on-ignition; Elemental analyser; Greenhouse gas emissions; Walkley-Black wet-oxidation; Carbon sequestration

Accurate quantification of soil organic carbon (SOC) content is essential for the assessment of carbon credits. In South Africa, the standard methodologies for carbon credit assessment does not specify which analytical method should be used for determining SOC content. The study aimed to determine w...