Adequate management of biomass residues generated by agricultural and food industry can
reduce their negative impacts on the environment. The alternative use for agricultural waste …

Biochar is increasingly being assessed as a promising solution to address the challenges
faced by tropical soils, as it can help mitigate land degradation, replenish nutrients, and …

Soybean (Glycine max L.) is one of the most important crops grown globally. Biochar has
been proposed as an alternative to aid sustainable soybean production. However …

Most deforested lands in Brazil are occupied by low-productivity cattle ranching. Brazil is the
second biggest meat producer worldwide and is projected to increase its agricultural output …

Biochar application is reported as a method for improving physical and chemical soil
properties, with a still questionable impact on the crop yields and quality. Plant productivity …

The supply of animal feed is one of the main concerns of producers in the aquaculture
industry, including aspects such as the cost of fish flour and its nutritional balance. The aim …

A two-year field study was conducted in sandy loam soil to evaluate the impacts of biochar
on soil quality and the growth and yields of pinto bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) and sorghum …

Positive relationships have been documented between the amount of biochar added to soils
and various aspects of plant growth and fertility such as root, shoot, and fruit production …

Fruit and vegetable wastes (FVWs) are a major threat to the environment due to their high
production and harmful effects on the ecosystem. This chapter investigates the …

A reliable quantification of nitrogen (N) losses by ammonia (NH3) volatilization can
contribute to identifying optimized strategies of fertilizer management. The objective of this …