Biochar-compost as a new option for soil improvement: Application in various problem soils

S Qian, X Zhou, Y Fu, B Song, H Yan, Z Chen… - Science of The Total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the synergistic effects of biochar and compost/composting, the combined application
of biochar and compost (biochar-compost) has been recognized as a highly promising and …

Bioconversion of biowaste into renewable energy and resources: A sustainable strategy

M Xu, M Yang, H Sun, M Gao, Q Wang, C Wu - Environmental Research, 2022 - Elsevier
Due to its high amount of organic and biodegradable components that can be recycled,
biowaste is not only a major cause of environmental contamination, but also a vast store of …

The critical role of biochar to mitigate the adverse impacts of drought and salinity stress in plants

Y Wu, X Wang, L Zhang, Y Zheng, X Liu… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Drought stress (DS) is a potential abiotic stress that is substantially reducing crop
productivity across the globe. Likewise, salinity stress (SS) is another serious abiotic stress …

Biochar Alleviates Phytotoxicity by Minimizing Bioavailability and Oxidative Stress in Foxtail Millet (Setaria italica L.) Cultivated in Cd- and Zn-Contaminated Soil

X Kang, N Geng, X Li, J Yu, H Wang, H Pan… - Frontiers in Plant …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Soil contamination with multiple heavy metals is a global environmental issue that poses a
serious threat to public health and ecological safety. Biochar passivation is an efficient and …

Biochar derived from rice husk: Impact on soil enzyme and microbial dynamics, lettuce growth, and toxicity

A Akumuntu, JK Hong, EH Jho, KC Omidoyin, SJ Park… - Chemosphere, 2024 - Elsevier
This study was set to investigate the effects of rice husk biochar (RHB) on soil characteristics
and growth of lettuce (Lactuca sativa). A comprehensive research approach was employed …

Reduction of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in swine manure-fertilized soil via fermentation broth from fruit and vegetable waste

D Lin, D Huang, J Zhang, Y Yao, G Zhang, F Ju… - Environmental …, 2022 - Elsevier
The issue of growing increase of antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs) in manure-fertilized soil
needs urgently addressing. In this study, fermentation broth from fruit and vegetable waste …

A global review on arid zone restoration: approaches and challenges

J Stapleton, S Bates, M Lewis, SR Turner… - Restoration …, 2024 - Wiley Online Library
Arid environments have become degraded in recent times through human activity
highlighting the need for restoration works to reverse this trend. One of the most common …

Assessing alfalfa productivity and physiological parameters: Biochar and biocompost versus conventional fertilizers with manure and chemical fertilizers

H El Moussaoui, Z Idardare, L Bouqbis - Water, Air, & Soil Pollution, 2023 - Springer
Alfalfa is a fodder food widely demanded by breeders; their classic cultural practice is
characterized by the disrespect for the environment and the destruction of the soil. Several …

[HTML][HTML] A systematic study on synergistic effect of biochar-compost in improving soil function and reducing cadmium toxicity in Spinacia oleracea L.

M Pandey, SM Mishra, A Tiwari, A Tirkey… - … Technology & Innovation, 2024 - Elsevier
With its direct or indirect reliance on agriculture for a living, the Indian economy is heavily
dependent on this industry. Food insecurity is a result of decreased agriculture productivity …

[HTML][HTML] Drought stress in quinoa: Effects, responsive mechanisms, and management through biochar amended soil: A review

MZ Akram, A Libutti, AR Rivelli - Agriculture, 2024 - mdpi.com
Chenopodium quinoa Willd.(quinoa), a highly nutritious pseudocereal, is a promising crop to
address global food insecurity challenges intensified by population growth and climate …