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61,005 resultsShowing papers similar to Incorporation of Compost and Biochar Enhances Yield and Medicinal Compounds in Seeds of Water-stressed Trigonellia foenum-graecum L. Plants Cultivated in Saline Calcareous Soils
ClearBiochar-compost amendment enhanced sorghum growth and yield by improving soil physicochemical properties and shifting soil bacterial community in a coastal soil
Researchers investigated the combined application of biochar and compost as a soil amendment strategy in coastal saline soils planted with sorghum, measuring effects on soil physicochemical properties and bacterial community composition. They found that the biochar-compost co-amendment significantly improved soil quality and shifted the bacterial community in ways that enhanced sorghum growth and yield beyond what either amendment achieved alone.
Effects of biochar amendment and organic fertilizer on microbial communities in the rhizosphere soil of wheat in Yellow River Delta saline-alkaline soil
Researchers studied how adding biochar and organic fertilizer to salty alkaline soil in China's Yellow River Delta affected the microbial communities around wheat roots. Both amendments increased beneficial soil bacteria and improved soil fertility indicators like organic matter and available nutrients. The findings suggest that biochar and organic fertilizer together can help rehabilitate degraded saline soils by promoting healthier microbial ecosystems.
Fertilizer Value of Nutrient-Enriched Biochar and Response of Canola Crop
Researchers tested nutrient-enriched biochar — charcoal made from plant or sewage material and loaded with fertilizer — as a soil amendment for growing canola, finding it improved plant growth and increased soil nutrient availability compared to conventional fertilizers. However, high nutrient concentrations in some formulations reduced seed germination, indicating that application rates need further fine-tuning.
Biochar Applications for Sustainable Agriculture and Environmental Management
This review examines the applications of biochar in sustainable agriculture and environmental management, covering its use as a soil amendment to address emerging pollutants such as microplastics and pharmaceutical waste, reduce salinity and drought stress, and sequester carbon. The review synthesizes research on how biochar feedstock type and thermal conversion technique influence its physicochemical properties and effects on soil microbial communities and nutrient cycling.
Effects of compost as a soil amendment on bacterial community diversity in saline–alkali soil
Researchers found that adding compost as a soil amendment to saline-alkali soil effectively reduced pH while increasing enzyme activity and organic matter content. The study provides theoretical support for using compost to improve microbial diversity and soil quality in salt-affected agricultural lands.
Potential Effect of Biochar on Soil Properties, Microbial Activity and Vicia faba Properties Affected by Microplastics Contamination
Researchers found that microplastic contamination significantly altered soil properties and reduced Vicia faba plant growth and microbial activity, while biochar amendment at 2% effectively mitigated these adverse effects.
Interactive Effects of Microbial Fertilizer and Soil Salinity on the Hydraulic Properties of Salt-Affected Soil
Researchers studied how adding microbial fertilizer to salt-affected soils changes the soil's ability to absorb and move water. They found that the fertilizer improved water-holding capacity in moderately saline soils but had less effect in highly saline conditions. The study suggests that microbial fertilizers could help manage water availability in agricultural areas dealing with soil salinity problems.
Microorganisms and Biochar Improve the Remediation Efficiency of Paspalum vaginatum and Pennisetum alopecuroides on Cadmium-Contaminated Soil
Researchers combined plant species (Paspalum vaginatum and Pennisetum americanum), microorganisms, and biochar amendments to improve phytoremediation efficiency for potentially toxic elements in contaminated soil, finding synergistic benefits from the combined approach.
Biochar mitigates the mineralization of allochthonous organic matter and global warming potential of saltmarshes by influencing functional bacteria
Researchers tested whether adding biochar — a charcoal-like material made from plant waste — to saltmarsh soils could reduce carbon loss and greenhouse gas emissions when organic matter is added. They found that biochar reduced both carbon loss and warming potential by more than 60%, working by suppressing the bacteria responsible for breaking down organic carbon.
Biochar and straw amendments drive microbial regulation of phosphorus dynamics in saline-irrigated cotton fields
Researchers conducted a 14-year field trial to assess how biochar and straw amendments affect soil microbial communities and phosphorus availability under long-term saline water irrigation in cotton fields. Both amendments significantly shifted microbial community structure and improved phosphorus transformation gene activity compared to saline irrigation alone, with implications for maintaining soil fertility in arid agricultural systems.
A critical review of biochar-based nitrogen fertilizers and their effects on crop production and the environment
Researchers reviewed biochar-based nitrogen fertilizers — materials that combine charred organic matter with nitrogen — as a way to reduce fertilizer loss to the environment, which currently contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution, while improving crop yields and soil health.
Combined effect of biochar and soil moisture on soil chemical properties and microbial community composition in microplastic‐contaminated agricultural soil
Biochar was applied to microplastic-contaminated agricultural soil under different moisture conditions, with results showing that biochar improved soil chemical properties and shifted microbial communities in ways that partially offset microplastic-induced degradation. The study suggests biochar as a practical soil amendment to mitigate microplastic impacts in farming systems.
Removal of microplastics and metals in biochar beds for stormwater treatment: Effects of prolonged drying and salinity on pollutant mobility
Researchers tested biochar — a charcoal-like material made from organic waste — as a filter for removing microplastics and heavy metals from stormwater runoff, finding it retained up to 99% of microplastics but that prolonged dry periods and high salinity increased the release of metals, highlighting real-world limitations of this promising treatment approach.
Amending mine tailing cover with compost and biochar: effects on vegetation establishment and metal bioaccumulation in the Finnish subarctic
Researchers tested whether adding composted sewage sludge and biochar (charcoal-like material from burned wood) to nutrient-poor soil at an old Finnish iron mine could help plants grow and limit metal uptake in the plants. They found organic compost was essential for plant establishment, and adding biochar further boosted grass growth by up to 250% while also reducing plant uptake of metals like aluminum and chromium.
Testing Biochar’s Ability to Moderate Extremely Acidic Soils in Tea-Growing Areas
Researchers tested rice husk biochar as an alternative to traditional lime for correcting severely acidic soils in tea-growing areas. The biochar outperformed calcium carbonate at raising soil pH and improving key soil properties like organic matter content and nutrient-holding capacity. The findings suggest that biochar could be a more effective and sustainable option for managing acidic agricultural soils.
Biochar : A Review of its History, Characteristics, Factors that Influence its Yield, Methods of Production, Application in Wastewater Treatment and Recent Development
This review examines biochar's history, physicochemical properties, production methods, and applications in wastewater treatment, highlighting its high porosity and diverse functional groups that enable effective adsorption of contaminants including heavy metals and organic pollutants.
Responses of soil nutrients, enzyme activities, and maize yield to straw and plastic film mulching in coastal saline-alkaline
A field experiment tested straw mulching combined with plastic film mulching in coastal saline-alkaline soils to improve soil nutrients, enzyme activity, and maize yield over 2019-2020. The combined treatment outperformed individual mulching approaches for soil organic carbon and catalase activity in the 0-20 cm layer.
Biochar—A Filler in “Bioplastics” for Horticultural Applications
Researchers developed biochar-filled bioplastic materials for use in horticultural applications such as seedling trays and plant pots, testing their mechanical properties and biodegradability. The resulting composites showed promising performance as eco-friendly replacements for conventional plastic horticulture products.
Biochar as a Soil Amendment for Restraining Greenhouse Gases Emission and Improving Soil Carbon Sink: Current Situation and Ways Forward
Researchers reviewed the effectiveness of biochar as a soil amendment for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing soil carbon storage. The study found that while biochar shows promise in laboratory settings, field-scale results are mixed, with effectiveness depending on feedstock type, pyrolysis temperature, and application rate.
Combined Use of Biochar and Microbial Agents Can Promote Lignocellulosic Degradation Microbial Community Optimization during Composting of Submerged Plants
Researchers investigated the effects of combining biochar with microbial agents during aerobic composting of submerged aquatic plants. They found that this combination significantly improved composting temperature, organic matter content, nitrogen levels, and the diversity of lignocellulose-degrading microbes. The study suggests that biochar paired with homemade microbial agents is a promising additive strategy for more efficient composting of aquatic plant waste.
Biochar mitigates allelopathy through regulating allelochemical generation from plants and accumulation in soil
This review examined how biochar, a low-cost soil amendment, can help mitigate the harmful effects of allelochemicals that accumulate in farmland soil from plant roots and decomposing residues. Researchers found that biochar can sorb and degrade allelochemicals while also improving plant growth conditions to reduce their generation. The study suggests that targeted biochar production and modification could help overcome obstacles to agricultural productivity caused by allelopathy.
Sewage sludge application enhances soil properties and rice growth in a salt-affected mudflat soil
Researchers tested whether adding sewage sludge (a byproduct of wastewater treatment, rich in organic carbon) to salty, degraded coastal soils could improve fertility and rice growth, finding that even at high doses the added organic matter offset the increased salinity and boosted yields. The study suggests sewage sludge amendment is a viable low-cost strategy for reclaiming salt-damaged agricultural land.
Effects of Biochar and its Reapplication on Soil pH and Sorption Properties of Silt Loam Haplic Luvisol
Biochar was tested on agricultural soil to assess its effects on pH and nutrient sorption, finding modest improvements that persisted with reapplication. While focused on soil management, biochar is also studied as a potential tool for improving soil health in contaminated environments.
Potassium fulvic acid alleviates salt stress of citrus by regulating rhizosphere microbial community, osmotic substances and enzyme activities
This study found that potassium fulvic acid application improved growth of salt-stressed citrus plants by modulating rhizosphere microbial community composition, increasing osmotic adjustment compounds, and enhancing antioxidant enzyme activities, offering a practical soil amendment strategy for salt-affected agricultural land.