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 …

The on-farm burning of crop residues and biomass results in numerous environmental
issues and affects human beings. Crop residues have considerable energy potential if …

Calcareous soils are widely spread in arid and semi-arid regions and cover almost one-third
of the world's land surface area. This chapter gives an overview of the distribution and …

Los suelos de México exhiben una fuerte degradación física, química y biológica. Existen
tecnologías para contrarrestar la degradación del suelo, ayudar a recuperar su fertilidad y …

The study related to the effects of rice husk biochar (RHB) application on soil microbial
aspects and paddy productivity in field condition is scare. Therefore, present study provides …

The net arable land area is declining worldwide rapidly due to soil erosion, drought, loss of
soil organic carbon, and other forms of degradation. Intense rainfall, cultivation along steep …

Soil erosion, starvation, livelihood protection, energy shortages, and environmental pollution
are major concerns in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Biochar has become an issue of …

Biochar is an effective soil amendment with capabilities of boosting carbon sequestration
and enhancing soil fertility, thus enhancing plant growth and productivity. While numerous …

Climate change is expected with the ever rising human population on the planet earth. The
different anthropogenic activities have resulted in increased levels of greenhouse gases …

Current widespread and intensive soil degradation in India has been driven by
unprecedented levels of population growth, large‐scale industrialization, high‐yield …