A critical review of the possible adverse effects of biochar in the soil environment
M Brtnicky, R Datta, J Holatko, L Bielska… - Science of the Total …, 2021 - Elsevier
Biochar has received extensive attention because of its multi-functionality for agricultural
and environmental applications. Despite its many benefits, there are concerns related to the …
and environmental applications. Despite its many benefits, there are concerns related to the …
Does biochar improve soil water retention? A systematic review and meta-analysis
Biochar is widely suggested as a soil amendment to improve soil physical properties for crop
production. However, the heterogeneity between experiments in terms of biochar …
production. However, the heterogeneity between experiments in terms of biochar …
Biochar and soil physical properties
H Blanco-Canqui - Soil Science Society of America Journal, 2017 - Wiley Online Library
Core Ideas Biochar generally improves the soil physical environment Sandy soils appear to
respond more to biochar than clayey soils Long‐term studies are needed to conclusively …
respond more to biochar than clayey soils Long‐term studies are needed to conclusively …
Biochar soil amendment on alleviation of drought and salt stress in plants: a critical review
Drought and salt stress negatively affect soil fertility and plant growth. Application of biochar,
carbon-rich material developed from combustion of biomass under no or limited oxygen …
carbon-rich material developed from combustion of biomass under no or limited oxygen …
Superabsorbent hydrogel (SAH) as a soil amendment for drought management: A review
Drought is one of the worst natural disasters that affect the economic, social, and
environmental status of any country. The long-term drought affects the soil ecosystem and …
environmental status of any country. The long-term drought affects the soil ecosystem and …
Biochar particle size, shape, and porosity act together to influence soil water properties
Many studies report that, under some circumstances, amending soil with biochar can
improve field capacity and plant-available water. However, little is known about the …
improve field capacity and plant-available water. However, little is known about the …
A critical review on sustainable biochar system through gasification: Energy and environmental applications
This review lays great emphasis on production and characteristics of biochar through
gasification. Specifically, the physicochemical properties and yield of biochar through the …
gasification. Specifically, the physicochemical properties and yield of biochar through the …
Impact of biochar properties on soil conditions and agricultural sustainability: A review
This review summarizes the influences of pyrolysis conditions and feedstock types on
biochar properties and how biochar properties in turn affect soil properties. Mechanistic …
biochar properties and how biochar properties in turn affect soil properties. Mechanistic …
Appraisal for organic amendments and plant growth‐promoting rhizobacteria to enhance crop productivity under drought stress: A review
Plants are sessile organisms, frequently face unfavourable growth conditions such as
drought, salinity, chilling, freezing and high‐temperature stresses, inhibiting growth and …
drought, salinity, chilling, freezing and high‐temperature stresses, inhibiting growth and …
Biochar role in the sustainability of agriculture and environment
The exercise of biochar in agribusiness has increased proportionally in recent years. It has
been indicated that biochar application could strengthen soil fertility benefits, such as …
been indicated that biochar application could strengthen soil fertility benefits, such as …