Journal of Cleaner Production,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
446, P. 141454 - 141454
Published: Feb. 24, 2024
Biochar
is
a
product
of
the
thermal
treatment
sustainably
sourced
organics
or
waste
biomass,
which
enhances
nutrient
availability
and
exchangeable
cations
after
soil
application.
feedstock
one
primary
factors
influencing
in
biochar
soil-biochar
mix.
However,
this
influence
not
satisfactorily
understood
due
to
contrasting
data
among
literature
for
cation
exchange
capacity
(CEC)
lack
standard
analysis
methods
CEC
mixtures.
Therefore,
research
was
conducted
assess
mixes,
where
measured
as
(1)
sum
base
(Na+,
K+,
Mg
2+,
Ca2+)
displaced
by
ammonium
acetate
(CEC-BC)
(2)
NH4+
potassium
chloride
(CEC-NH4+).
For
first
time,
we
have
evaluated
CEC-BC
CEC-NH4+
21
different
samples
using
modified
method.
We
then
used
12
representative
biochars
with
3
types
(2%
w/w
biochar)
provided
insights
on
relative
changes
individual
cations.
Some
previous
studies
indicated
relationship
between
surface
area
degree
additivity
resulting
mixes.
our
study
demonstrates
an
absence
these
correlations
products.
found
that
prepared
from
mixed
garden
wastes
can
increase
K+
Ca2+
loamy
sandy
soils
mitigate
potential
sodicity
problems
soils.
clayey
may
need
specific
purpose
increasing
Our
results
revealed
hardwood
retain
deliver
it
acting
sink
source
nutrients.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 643 - 643
Published: April 22, 2024
Soil
degradation
threatens
global
food
security
and
environmental
sustainability,
necessitating
effective
soil
management
strategies.
This
review
comprehensively
examines
the
impact
of
organic
amendments
on
quality
productivity
across
various
types
climatic
conditions.
A
significant
research
related
to
was
performed
using
encompassed
data
from
online
search
engines
for
studies
published
up
until
31
December
2023.
Despite
their
heterogeneity
use
varying
methodologies,
were
narratively
synthesized,
providing
a
comprehensive
understanding
amendment-induced
changes
in
chemical
physical
properties
effectiveness
restoration
degradation.
Organic
amendments,
including
compost,
vermicompost,
biochar,
pomace,
are
pivotal
enhancing
by
increasing
matter
content,
fostering
aggregate
formation,
improving
structure
short
term.
They
positively
influence
water
retention
capacity,
pH
levels,
nutrient
availability,
carbon
sequestration.
In
several
studies,
absent,
indicating
that
effects
vary
depending
texture,
application
rates,
cropping
systems,
which
emphasizes
need
tailored,
sustainable
practices.
study
concludes
promising
option
improvement
accumulation.
It
further
suggests
an
approach
integrates
methods
is
essential
order
meet
desirable
retain
agricultural
offers
valuable
insights
recommendations
policymakers,
practitioners,
researchers.
can
improve
ecosystem
services
contribute
climate
change
adaptation.
future,
more
attention
should
be
directed
tillage
amendment
interaction,
as
well
over
specific
periods
time.
PeerJ,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12, P. e17231 - e17231
Published: April 16, 2024
Ageratina
adenophora
is
an
invasive
weed
species
found
in
many
countries.
Methods
to
control
the
spread
of
this
have
been
largely
unsuccessful.
Soil
pH
most
important
soil
factor
affecting
availability
nutrients
for
plant
and
impacting
its
growth.
Understanding
mechanisms
influence
on
growth
A.
may
help
develop
effective
measures.
In
study,
we
artificially
changed
pot
experiments
.
We
studied
effects
acidic
(pH
5.5),
weakly
6.5),
neutral
7.2),
alkaline
9.0)
soils
growth,
nutrients,
activity
antioxidant
enzymes,
levels
redox
markers
leaves,
structure
diversity
rhizosphere
microbiome.
with
a
7.2
had
higher
(47.8%)
below-ground
height
versus
5.5
at
day
10;
(11.3%)
above-ground
than
9.0
90;
no
differences
fresh
dry
weights
above-
belowground
parts,
heights,
root
lengths
were
observed
plants
growing
acid,
alkaline,
or
180.
Correspondingly,
enzymes
SOD
(superoxide
dismutase),
POD
(peroxidase),
CAT
(catalase)
GSH
(glutathione)
MDA
(malondialdehyde)
measured
leaves.
Significant
existed
activities
between
those
however,
only
lower
(36.8%)
grown
Similarly,
significant
available
P
(16.89
vs
3.04
mg
Kg
−1
)
total
K
(3.67
0.96
),
(0.37
0.25
g
N
(0.45
1.09
concentrations
such
seen
High
throughput
analyses
16S
rRNA
ITS
fragments
showed
that
microbiome
composition
under
different
conditions
over
180
days.
The
microbiomes
differed
diversity,
phylum,
generic
population
interactions
acid
soils.
greater
impact
prokaryotic
communities
fungal
communities.
responded
successfully
stress
by
changing
maintain
balanced
nutrient
supply
support
normal
unusual
tolerance
be
one
crucial
reason
successful
invasion.
Our
results
suggest
attempts
use
invasion
(for
example,
using
lime)
will
fail.
Agriculture,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(8), P. 1418 - 1418
Published: Aug. 21, 2024
Chenopodium
quinoa
Willd.
(quinoa),
a
highly
nutritious
pseudocereal,
is
promising
crop
to
address
global
food
insecurity
challenges
intensified
by
population
growth
and
climate
change.
However,
drought
stress
remains
significant
constraint
for
cultivation.
The
plant
exhibits
several
morphophysiological
adaptations
water
conditions,
including
root
system
modifications,
reduced
rate,
leaf
abscission,
stomatal
closure.
While
these
enhance
tolerance,
they
can
also
negatively
impact
growth,
potentially
through
alterations
in
architecture,
physiological
changes,
e.g.,
regulations,
anatomical
changes.
Different
studies
have
suggested
that
soil
amendment
with
biochar,
pyrolyzed
organic
material,
improve
productivity
under
conditions.
Biochar
application
the
significantly
enhances
physiochemical
characteristics
maintains
status,
thereby
promoting
mitigating
negative
consequences
of
on
production.
This
review
focuses
current
understanding
behavior
potential
biochar
as
management
strategy.
We
summarize
existing
research
applying
biochar-amended
alleviate
stress.
