Application of biochars for soil constraints: challenges and solutions
ZM Solaiman, HM Anawar - Pedosphere, 2015 - Elsevier
Biochar addition to soil is currently being considered as a means to sequester carbon while
simultaneously improving soil health, soil fertility and agronomic benefits. The focus of this …
simultaneously improving soil health, soil fertility and agronomic benefits. The focus of this …
The role of biochar and biochar-compost in improving soil quality and crop performance: A review
Multiple nutrient deficiencies related to severe soil fertility depletion have emerged as the
major constraint to the sustainability of agriculture on a global scale. Use of biochar and …
major constraint to the sustainability of agriculture on a global scale. Use of biochar and …
[HTML][HTML] Biochar-Ca and biochar-Al/-Fe-mediated phosphate exchange capacity are main drivers of the different biochar effects on plants in acidic and alkaline soils
R Baigorri, S San Francisco, Ó Urrutia, JM García-Mina - Agronomy, 2020 - mdpi.com
Because of the low consistency of the results obtained in the field, the use of biochar as a
soil amendment is controversial. Thus, in general, in acidic soils, results are positive, while …
soil amendment is controversial. Thus, in general, in acidic soils, results are positive, while …
[HTML][HTML] Research Advances in the Impacts of Biochar on the Physicochemical Properties and Microbial Communities of Saline Soils
X An, Q Liu, F Pan, Y Yao, X Luo, C Chen, T Liu, L Zou… - Sustainability, 2023 - mdpi.com
The scientific management of salinized agricultural lands and the use of undeveloped saline
lands to ensure food security have become one of the most urgent tasks nowadays. Biochar …
lands to ensure food security have become one of the most urgent tasks nowadays. Biochar …
Recent advances in biochar applications in agricultural soils: benefits and environmental implications
G Xu, Y Lv, J Sun, H Shao, L Wei - CLEAN–Soil, Air, Water, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
Biochar, a by‐product of biomass pyrolysis, has been suggested as a mean to combat
climate change, and at the same time to achieve agricultural and environmental benefits. As …
climate change, and at the same time to achieve agricultural and environmental benefits. As …
Beneficial dual role of biochars in inhibiting soil acidification resulting from nitrification
RY Shi, N Ni, JN Nkoh, JY Li, R Xu, W Qian - Chemosphere, 2019 - Elsevier
The dual role of biochar for inhibiting soil acidification induced by nitrification was
determined through two-step incubation experiments in this study. Ca (OH) 2 or biochar was …
determined through two-step incubation experiments in this study. Ca (OH) 2 or biochar was …
Biochar modification methods and mechanisms for salt‐affected soil and saline‐alkali soil improvement: A review
Y Lin, C Yu, Y Zhang, L Lu, D Xu… - Soil Use and …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
The continuous growth of the world's population has led to an increased demand for food.
Biochar (BC) contains valuable functional groups and nutrients, which have been …
Biochar (BC) contains valuable functional groups and nutrients, which have been …
[HTML][HTML] A review on current status of biochar uses in agriculture
In a time when climate change increases desertification and drought globally, novel and
effective solutions are required in order to continue food production for the world's …
effective solutions are required in order to continue food production for the world's …
Assessing the impact of biochar on microbes in acidic soils: Alleviating the toxicity of aluminum and acidity
H Xia, M Riaz, S Babar, L Yan, Y Li, X Wang… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
In arable soils, anthropogenic activities such as fertilizer applications have intensified soil
acidification in recent years. This has resulted in frequent environmental problems such as …
acidification in recent years. This has resulted in frequent environmental problems such as …
Biochar and its effects on soil properties and evapotranspiration: A sustainable solution for plant growth
A pressing need has come to the fore to improve sustainability as well as the use of low-cost
agricultural organic materials that boost both poor soil characteristics, leading to better plant …
agricultural organic materials that boost both poor soil characteristics, leading to better plant …