Pub Date : 2025-11-13DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100211
Weiguang Wu , Jingyu Liu , Xianlei Cao , Lu Li , Hui Ma
Exploring pathways to convert “lucid waters and lush mountains” into “invaluable assets” (Two Mountains Theory) is key to advancing rural revitalization and achieving common prosperity. Grounded in the resource capitalization theory, we develop a “resource integration – resource development – income distribution” framework to analyze the three attributes of bamboo forest resources (natural, economic and social). Using a single-case study of the Anji Bamboo Forest Carbon Sink Initiative, we examine county-level strategies for ecological resource development. Our findings suggest that during resource integration, strong government leadership and multi-stakeholder collaboration are essential to broaden and streamline resource pooling. In resource development, full value chain development through the management of ecological resources and extension of supply and value chains can maximize economic and ecological benefits. In income distribution, a diversified benefit-sharing mechanism is needed to balance collective village interests with individual income, supporting common prosperity. This paper highlights the mechanism linking ecological, economic and social benefits in bamboo carbon sink development and offers insights for regions pursuing common prosperity.
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The bamboo craft business in Tasikmalaya Regency, Indonesia, has emerged as a key driver of the local economy. However, this sector faces significant challenges, including shifting market trends and the need to enhance product competitiveness. We analyzed the position of the bamboo craft business and formulated strategies that are more profitable and sustainable. The methodology employed included interviews with 31 key actors in the bamboo craft industry, analysis using the Business Model Canvas (BMC), SWOT analysis, and the Quantitative Strategic Planning Matrix (QSPM). The bamboo craft business is currently categorized as ‘hold and maintain’ with the primary recommended strategies being market penetration and product development. Eight alternative strategies were identified, of which three should be prioritized: improving product quality and durability, product diversification, and increasing sustainable production. The implementation of these strategies is expected to enhance productivity and sustainability in the bamboo craft business. We recommend that bamboo craftsmen in Tasikmalaya implement strategies for improving quality, diversification and sustainable production through collaboration. Effectiveness should be measured empirically through customer satisfaction surveys and sales analysis.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100210
Damiano Pizzol , Tobia Zampieri , Robert MacKinnon , Dong Keon Yon , Fiona Richardson , Guillermo F. López Sánchez , Susanna Caminada , Alessandro Bertoldo , Laurie Butler , Nicola Veronese , Pinar Soysal , Jae Il Shin , Lee Smith
Despite the popularity and potential nutritional benefits of bamboo consumption in aiding the prevention and management of several health conditions, to date, no attempt has been made to collate and critically appraise all literature on bamboo and human health. We aimed to address this gap in the literature through a systematic review. We systematically searched Medline/PubMed and Web of Science electronic databases until 26th October 2024. All retrospective or prospective studies reporting the effects of human consumption of bamboo shoots or other bamboo products on health were included. In vitro findings related to the effect of bamboo extracts on human cells or in processing food were also included. In vivo studies demonstrated a protective effect against internal exposure to acrylamide and glycidamide, an improvement in glycemic control, improvement in lipid profile, improvement in bowel function, an increase in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, a lower cell toxicity and increased cell viability but also an association with a high prevalence of goiters. In vitro studies demonstrated antioxidant activity, probiotic effects, inhibition of furan formation, high nutritional value and reduction of acrylamide formation during food processing. The findings from our systematic review, which included 16 studies, suggest that if appropriately prepared, the consumption of bamboo may have multiple health benefits for humans. However, more high-quality experimental trials are required to further elucidate on the health benefits before concrete recommendations can be drawn. We thus call on the academic community to further investigate this crop for its high potential for improving human health.
尽管竹子的食用在帮助预防和管理几种健康状况方面很受欢迎，并具有潜在的营养价值，但迄今为止，还没有人试图整理和批判性地评价所有关于竹子和人类健康的文献。我们的目的是通过系统回顾来解决文献中的这一空白。我们系统地检索了Medline/PubMed和Web of Science电子数据库，截止到2024年10月26日。所有报告人类食用竹笋或其他竹制品对健康影响的回顾性或前瞻性研究均纳入其中。有关竹子提取物对人体细胞或加工食品的影响的体外研究结果也包括在内。体内研究表明，对体内暴露于丙烯酰胺和缩水甘油酰胺有保护作用，改善血糖控制，改善血脂，改善肠道功能，增加抗氧化和抗炎活性，降低细胞毒性，提高细胞活力，但也与甲状腺肿大的高发率有关。体外研究表明，在食品加工过程中具有抗氧化活性、益生菌作用、抑制呋喃的形成、高营养价值和减少丙烯酰胺的形成。我们的系统综述（包括16项研究）的结果表明，如果制备得当，食用竹子可能对人类的健康有多种益处。然而，在提出具体建议之前，需要更多高质量的实验试验来进一步阐明其对健康的益处。因此，我们呼吁学术界进一步调查这种作物，因为它具有改善人类健康的巨大潜力。
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100214
P. Maheswar Reddy , Tara Sen, Joyanta Pal
We present a comprehensive characterization of Bengal bamboo (Bambusa tulda), a widely used but underexplored bamboo species from Northeast India, for its potential in advanced material applications. Our investigation encompasses the physical, mechanical, thermal and microstructural properties of untreated fibres extracted from the Bengal bamboo. Results highlight significant variability in density, tensile strength and Young's modulus across the fibres, correlating with their chemical composition, which included high cellulose (56.9 %), and moderate lignin (19.3 %) and hemicellulose (15.4 %) content. Advanced analytical techniques, such as Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), provided insights into the fibre morphology, molecular structure and thermal stability, emphasizing the material's suitability for eco-friendly bio-composites and high-performance engineering applications. Additionally, the integration of Bengal bamboo fibres into traditional lime mortar with jaggery is proposed as a sustainable innovation for heritage restoration. This work underscores the potential of Bengal bamboo as a renewable resource for sustainable materials, bridging traditional practices with modern technological applications.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100207
Yuchen Lin , Quan Li , Chao Zhang , Changhui Peng , Jiarui Fu , Jiayu Zhou , Shuangbo Bi , Shanfeng Wang , Man Shi , Tingting Cao , Zhikang Wang , Xinzhang Song
Straw mulching significantly affects the soil carbon cycle. However, the impact of straw mulching on soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions in Moso bamboo plantations remains unclear. To address this gap in research, a 3-year field trial was established in a cultivated Moso bamboo (Phyllostachys edulis) plantation stand in a subtropical bamboo habitat. The experiment employed a space-for-time substitution design to compare three straw mulching strategies: Control (0-year mulching), SM1 (1-year application), and SM3 (3-year application). We specifically examined straw mulching-induced variation in SOC fractions and their underlying mechanisms. The application of straw mulch enhanced SOC accumulation by 27.2–30.9 %, while elevating particulate (POC) and mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) pools by 15.0–37.5 % and 28.6–33.9 %, respectively. MAOC was dominant in SOC and was more sensitive to straw mulching than POC. Additionally, straw mulching significantly increased fungal residue carbon and iron-aluminum oxide content. POC and MAOC contents exhibited significant positive correlations with iron-aluminum oxide. These results indicate that straw mulching can significantly increase SOC content and stability in Moso bamboo plantations and thus is a potential management measure to increase soil carbon sequestration in Moso bamboo plantations.
{"title":"Straw mulching increased soil organic carbon content and stability by stimulating mineral protection in a Moso bamboo plantation","authors":"Yuchen Lin , Quan Li , Chao Zhang , Changhui Peng , Jiarui Fu , Jiayu Zhou , Shuangbo Bi , Shanfeng Wang , Man Shi , Tingting Cao , Zhikang Wang , Xinzhang Song","doi":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100207","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100207","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Straw mulching significantly affects the soil carbon cycle. However, the impact of straw mulching on soil organic carbon (SOC) fractions in Moso bamboo plantations remains unclear. To address this gap in research, a 3-year field trial was established in a cultivated Moso bamboo (<em>Phyllostachys edulis</em>) plantation stand in a subtropical bamboo habitat. The experiment employed a space-for-time substitution design to compare three straw mulching strategies: Control (0-year mulching), SM1 (1-year application), and SM3 (3-year application). We specifically examined straw mulching-induced variation in SOC fractions and their underlying mechanisms. The application of straw mulch enhanced SOC accumulation by 27.2–30.9 %, while elevating particulate (POC) and mineral-associated organic carbon (MAOC) pools by 15.0–37.5 % and 28.6–33.9 %, respectively. MAOC was dominant in SOC and was more sensitive to straw mulching than POC. Additionally, straw mulching significantly increased fungal residue carbon and iron-aluminum oxide content. POC and MAOC contents exhibited significant positive correlations with iron-aluminum oxide. These results indicate that straw mulching can significantly increase SOC content and stability in Moso bamboo plantations and thus is a potential management measure to increase soil carbon sequestration in Moso bamboo plantations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":100040,"journal":{"name":"Advances in Bamboo Science","volume":"13 ","pages":"Article 100207"},"PeriodicalIF":3.7,"publicationDate":"2025-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145473705","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100209
Chong-En Li , Sheng-Hong Wang , Shu-Ping Wu , Wei-Hong Chen , Mei-Hua Yuan
Bamboo reforestation is increasingly recognised as a nature-based solution for climate change mitigation due to its high carbon sequestration capacity. However, its broader ecological implications remain underexplored, particularly in relation to ecosystem service interactions and spatial trade-offs. This study investigated the impacts of bamboo forest expansion on multiple ecosystem services, emphasizing trade-offs and synergies. Five bamboo expansion scenarios were used to assess changes in carbon storage, water yield, sediment export, nutrient export, and habitat quality. Such analysis was conducted in the central region of Taiwan island using the Integrated Valuation of Ecosystem Services and Tradeoffs (InVEST) model and Potential Shift Index (PSI). Results indicated that bamboo forest expansion significantly enhanced regional carbon storage and simultaneously reduced sediment and nutrient exports, demonstrating substantial co-benefits for soil retention and water quality. However, these expansions concurrently decreased water yield and habitat quality, indicating notable trade-offs. The spatial analysis revealed marked heterogeneity in trade-offs and synergies, with considerable variation in impacts across villages, highlighting the importance of spatially explicit governance strategies. This study contributes methodologically by integrating scenario-based modelling with the PSI approach, effectively capturing ecosystem service interactions at a fine, village-level scale. It identifies critical hotspots of trade-offs and areas of potential synergistic gains under bamboo expansion scenarios. This research contributes to a more nuanced understanding of nature-based solutions by highlighting the necessity of balancing global climate goals with locally differentiated ecosystem service outcomes through spatially explicit assessments of trade-offs and synergies.
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Indonesia's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions hinges largely on its forestry sector through the “FOLU Net Sink 2030” programme that aims to create a net carbon sink by 2030. Bamboo forests, widely distributed across rural areas in Indonesia, offer significant potential to contribute to this target. We focused on developing models to estimate the carbon stored in both aboveground and belowground biomass of the bamboo Gigantochloa apus. An allometric model for aboveground biomass (AGB) was created by analyzing the relationship between bamboo stand biomass and diameter at breast height (DBH). To obtain biomass data, 30 bamboo stands were felled and their dry weight measured. Belowground biomass (BGB) was estimated using two methods: an allometric model and the root-to-shoot ratio. The model linked bamboo clump basal area to its belowground biomass, determined by removing and weighing sample clump roots. The ratio was calculated by comparing AGB and BGB. We found that a power model provided the best prediction of AGB in Gigantochloa apus, as evidenced by an R² value of 0.94. Basal area of bamboo clumps proved to be a strong predictor for BGB estimation, resulting in a high accuracy model with an R2 of 0.92. The mean root-to-shoot ratio of Gigantochloa apus biomass was 0.62, indicating that this bamboo invests more in its aboveground structures compared to its root system. Our research provides a valuable tool for accurately and efficiently assessing carbon storage in bamboo forests, supporting Indonesia's efforts to mitigate climate change.
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Pub Date : 2025-11-01DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100213
Sameh Fuqaha , Ahmad Zaki , Guntur Nugroho
The growing emphasis on sustainable infrastructure has amplified the demand for reliable frameworks to assess eco-friendly construction materials such as bamboo composites. These materials, recognized for their high strength-to-weight ratios, low biodegradability and renewability, offer a green alternative in civil engineering. However, selecting the optimal composite entails managing multiple conflicting criteria and expert uncertainty. We propose a novel hybrid decision-making framework integrating Interval-Valued Intuitionistic Fuzzy Sets (IVIF), Modified Digital Logic (MDL), and the Measurement of Alternatives and Ranking according to the Compromise Solution (MARCOS) method to assess and rank bamboo composites. The framework combines crisp technical indicators fuzzy sustainability assessments systematically. A case study involving 12 bamboo composite alternatives (B1–B12) was conducted, where expert skill weighting and linguistic evaluations were converted into IVIF numbers and defuzzified. The alternatives differed in their composition and performance characteristics. Some (B6, B11) exhibited higher compressive and flexural strengths with lower water absorption, while others (B9, B7) showed higher water uptake or lower biodegradability, reflecting trade-offs between mechanical efficiency and sustainability. The analysis identified B11 as the top-performing composite, offering the best compromise between mechanical performance (21.5 MPa compressive strength, 30.8 MPa flexural strength) and environmental merit (renewability and biodegradability > 0.90). Sensitivity and comparative validations against Technique for Order of Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution (TOPSIS) and VIseKriterijumska Optimizacija I Kompromisno Resenje (VIKOR) confirmed the robustness and stability of the model. The proposed IVIF-MDL-MARCOS approach delivers a replicable, robust tool for sustainable material selection in green infrastructure.
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Pub Date : 2025-10-17DOI: 10.1016/j.bamboo.2025.100205
Derrick Mubiru , Fred Kalanzi , Agatha Syofuna , Christine Kalembe Mwanja , Isaac Kiyingi
Bamboo is a fast-growing plant with potential for high biomass yield, making it a valuable resource for energy production. This study investigated the potential of bamboo charcoal as a sustainable bioenergy resource by evaluating key energy properties of charcoal derived from three bamboo species (Bambusa vulgaris, Dendrocalamus asper, and Dendrocalamus strictus) growing in Uganda. The analysis focused on moisture content, density, ash content, fixed carbon content, and calorific value. B. vulgaris charcoal stood out with its low moisture content, lower volatile matter, lower ash content, high fixed carbon, high density, and high calorific value. These characteristics make it an attractive option for fuel, including energy production. We concluded that charcoal produced from B. vulgaris is the most suitable alternative for charcoal production among the three species. We recommend evaluating community perceptions on the use of bamboo charcoal as a bioenergy option.
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