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 …
Effects of biochar on soil fertility and crop productivity in arid regions: a review
Biochar, carbon-rich materials produced during the thermochemical processing of biomass,
are receiving increased attention given their potential value as soil amendments. Biochar …
are receiving increased attention given their potential value as soil amendments. Biochar …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Effect of biochar particle size on water retention and availability in a sandy loam soil
The ability of biochar to enhance the physical and hydrological properties of light textured
soils is highly dependent on the characteristics of biochar including its particle size. To …
soils is highly dependent on the characteristics of biochar including its particle size. To …
Effects of biochar and inorganic fertiliser applications on growth, yield and water use efficiency of maize under deficit irrigation
The additions of biochar and inorganic fertiliser to agricultural soils have been reported to
enhance soil fertility and crop production under rainfed and irrigation conditions. However, it …
enhance soil fertility and crop production under rainfed and irrigation conditions. However, it …
Gasification biochar as a valuable by-product for carbon sequestration and soil amendment
V Hansen, D Müller-Stöver, J Ahrenfeldt, JK Holm… - Biomass and …, 2015 - Elsevier
Thermal gasification of various biomass residues is a promising technology for combining
bioenergy production with soil fertility management through the application of the resulting …
bioenergy production with soil fertility management through the application of the resulting …
Changes in microstructural behaviour and hydraulic functions of biochar amended soils
AE Ajayi, D Holthusen, R Horn - Soil and Tillage Research, 2016 - Elsevier
Biochar is increasingly used on agricultural soils to enhance productivity and to sequester
carbon. However, there is limited research that directly quantifies the underlying …
carbon. However, there is limited research that directly quantifies the underlying …
Soil water retention, air flow and pore structure characteristics after corn cob biochar application to a tropical sandy loam
Soil structure is a key soil physical property that affects soil water balance, gas transport,
plant growth and development, and ultimately plant yield. Biochar has received global …
plant growth and development, and ultimately plant yield. Biochar has received global …
[HTML][HTML] Influence of biochar on soil air permeability and greenhouse gas emissions in vegetated soil: A review
The increasing emission of greenhouse gases such as CO 2, CH 4, and N 2 O from the soil
has become a growing concern globally. To address this issue, biochar has emerged as an …
has become a growing concern globally. To address this issue, biochar has emerged as an …
Addition of biochar to a sandy desert soil: Effect on crop growth, water retention and selected properties
KD Alotaibi, JJ Schoenau - Agronomy, 2019 - mdpi.com
Agricultural and environmental applications of biochar (BC) to soils have received
increasing attention as a possible means of improving productivity and sustainability. Most …
increasing attention as a possible means of improving productivity and sustainability. Most …