Biochar can be an effective carrier for microbial inoculants because of its favourable
properties promoting microbial life. In this review, we assess the effectiveness of biochar as …

Soil microorganisms play crucial roles in soil nutrient cycling, carbon sequestration, fertility
maintenance and crop health and production. To date, the responses of microorganisms …

Biochar can be used for multifunctional applications including the improvement of soil health
and carbon storage, remediation of contaminated soil and water resources, mitigation of …

Biochar, a product of biomass pyrolysis, is characterized by significant surface area,
porosity, high water holding capacity, and environmental persistence. It is perceived as a …

Current agriculture faces multiple challenges due to rapid increases in food demand and
environmental concerns. Recently, biochar application in agricultural soils has attracted a …

Traditional disposal of animal manures and lignocellulosic biomass is restricted by its
inefficiency and sluggishness. To advance the carbon management and greenhouse gas …

Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMFs) and biochar are two common alternatives to chemical
fertilizers applied to soil to improve crop growth. However, their interactive effects on maize …

In modern agriculture and globalization, the release of trace metals from manufacturing
effluents hinders crop productivity by polluting the atmosphere and degrading food quality …

Conservation of soil health and crop productivity is the central theme for sustainable
agriculture practices. It is unrealistic to expect that the burgeoning crop production demands …

Sole biochar addition or microbial inoculation as a soil amendment helps to reduce
cadmium (Cd) toxicity in polluted agricultural soils. Yet the synergistic effects of …