Soil degradation is an increasing threat to the sustainability of agriculture worldwide. Use of
biochar from bio-wastes has been proposed as an option for improving soil fertility …

Over use of N fertilizers, most commonly as urea, had been seriously concerned as a major
source of radiative N (Nr) for severe environment impacts through leaching, volatilization …

Green agricultural development (GAD) becomes one of the major concerns for not only
China's fostering agricultural development but also part and parcel step for mitigating …

While biochar use for soil amendment has been widely tested in world agriculture, little is
known on crop production, greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions and economic performance …

Sustainable production of paddy rice is essential in supplying staple food worldwide. In the
present study, we determined annual yield, greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and carbon …

Abstract “4 per 1000 Initiative” launched at COP21 has strongly recommended that
increasing soil organic carbon (SOC) is a global imperative. However, the strategies to …

The feasibility of using biowaste for the production of biochar and its use in agriculture
depends on its environmental and economic performance. This paper quantifies …

Pyroligneous acid (PA) is a reddish-brown liquid obtained through the condensation of
smoke formed during biochar production. PA contains bioactive compounds that can be …

For green development, novel technology for biowaste treatment is urged in China. Recent
development of engineered biomass pyrolysis allows separation, differentiation and …

Minimizing potential environmental risks of toxic metals is a prerequisite for recycling crop
straw from contaminated farmlands. In this study, feedstocks of wheat straw were collected …