Utilization of current pyrolysis technology to convert biomass and manure waste into biochar for soil remediation: A review

S Tan, G Zhou, Q Yang, S Ge, J Liu, YW Cheng… - Science of the Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Traditional disposal of animal manures and lignocellulosic biomass is restricted by its
inefficiency and sluggishness. To advance the carbon management and greenhouse gas …

Impacts of soil abiotic attributes on Fusarium wilt, focusing on bananas

R Orr, PN Nelson - Applied Soil Ecology, 2018 - Elsevier
Production of many crops, including bananas, is threatened worldwide by the spread of
pathogenic strains of Fusarium oxysporum, the causal agent of Fusarium wilt. Severity of the …

Role of biochar, compost and plant growth promoting rhizobacteria in the management of tomato early blight disease

M Rasool, A Akhter, G Soja, MS Haider - Scientific reports, 2021 - nature.com
The individual role of biochar, compost and PGPR has been widely studied in increasing the
productivity of plants by inducing resistance against phyto-pathogens. However, the …

Incorporation of engineered nanoparticles of biochar and fly ash against bacterial leaf spot of pepper

ZH Aftab, W Aslam, A Aftab, AN Shah, A Akhter… - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
In agriculture, the search for higher net profit is the main challenge in the economy of the
producers and nano biochar attracts increasing interest in recent years due to its unique …

The effect of biochar on plant diseases: what should we learn while designing biochar substrates?

O Frenkel, AK Jaiswal, Y Elad, B Lew… - Journal of …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The increasing demand for soilless substrates and rising environmental concerns about the
use of non-renewable resources such as peat has led to the search for alternative …

The suppressive effects of biochar on above-and belowground plant pathogens and pests: A review

G Iacomino, M Idbella, S Laudonia, F Vinale… - Plants, 2022 - mdpi.com
Soilborne pathogens and pests in agroecosystems are serious problems that limit crop
yields. In line with the development of more ecologically sustainable agriculture, the …

The use of biochar for plant pathogen control

J Poveda, Á Martínez-Gómez, C Fenoll… - Phytopathology …, 2021 - Am Phytopath Society
To support the search for alternative, nonchemical plant disease control strategies, we
present a review of the pathogen-suppressive effects of biochar, a product derived from …

Biochar production from Cypress sawdust and olive mill wastewater: Agronomic approach

K Haddad, M Jeguirim, S Jellali, N Thevenin… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Olive mill wastewater (OMW) is nowadays considered as a serious source pollution. At the
same time, it contains high amounts of nutrients, especially potassium and phosphorus that …

Plant resistance to disease: Using biochar to inhibit harmful microbes and absorb nutrients

J Hou, A Pugazhendhi, TN Phuong, NC Thanh… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
Phytosanitary concerns are part of today's agricultural environment. The use of chemicals to
treat plant diseases is both a source of pollution and allows pathogens to become resistant …

Biochar from grape pomace, a waste of vitivinicultural origin, is effective for root-knot nematode control

Á Martínez-Gómez, MF Andrés, Á Barón-Sola… - Biochar, 2023 - Springer
Root-knot nematodes (RKNs) are obligate endoparasites that feed on their host plants to
complete its life cycle, representing a major threat to agriculture and economy worldwide …