Azolla as a Soil Amendment to Facilitate Carbon Sequestration — NSF Award to SUNY at Stony Brook (NY, $450,052)
This project investigates an innovative strategy for storing carbon dioxide in a way that potentially is both effective and scalable. This research explores the potential of Azolla, a fast-growing aquatic fern, to support long-term carbon storage in soils. Unique among plants for its ability to fertilize itself by fixi
| Award title | Azolla as a Soil Amendment to Facilitate Carbon Sequestration |
|---|---|
| Award ID | 2526429 |
| Awardee | SUNY at Stony Brook |
| City | STONY BROOK |
| State | NY |
| Amount obligated | $450,052 |
| Principal investigator | Sharon Pochron |
| Program | EnvS-Environmtl Sustainability |
| Start date | 09/01/2025 |
| Abstract | This project investigates an innovative strategy for storing carbon dioxide in a way that potentially is both effective and scalable. This research explores the potential of Azolla, a fast-growing aquatic fern, to support long-term carbon storage in soils. Unique among plants for its ability to fertilize itself by fixing nitrogen, Azolla grows rapidly and could serve as a renewable source of organic material that improves soil health while drawing down carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. The pro |
| Source | NSF Awards |
$799/mo
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