International Journal of Life Science and Agriculture Research,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2023(6)
Published: June 23, 2023
This
study
aims
to
determine
the
effect
of
applying
rice
husk
biochar
and
consortium
biofertilizers
improve
physiological
processes
cocoa
(Theobroma
cacao
L.)
plants.
research
was
conducted
at
Mars
Cocoa
Research
Station
Gardens
in
Pangkep
Regency
using
an
experimental
method
with
design
used,
namely
Two
Factor
Factorial
(F2F)
arranged
a
Randomized
Block
Design
(RBD).
Four
levels
were
used
as
first
factor
consisting
(r0),
5kg/tree
(r1),
10kg/tree
(r2),
15kg/tree
(r3).
The
second
treatment
biofertilizer
(m)
4
levels,
including
without
(c0),
20
ml/L
(c1),
40
(c2),
60
(c3).
Data
analysis
carried
out
by
collecting
data
processing
it
form
variance
(ANOVA)
then
proceeding
Tukey
test
level
alpha
0.05.
results
showed
that
application
had
significant
on
parameter
Leaf
Mass
per
Area
(0,049
g.cm-2),
chlorophyll
(271,83
mmol/m2),
b
(111,73
total
(389,83
mmol/m2).
However,
did
not
significantly
affect
consortium's
stomatal
density
(264,12
mm2).
Journal of Fungi,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
10(3), P. 182 - 182
Published: Feb. 28, 2024
Cadmium-contaminated
soil
significantly
threatens
global
food
security
and
human
health.
This
scenario
gives
rise
to
significant
worries
regarding
widespread
environmental
pollution.
Biochar
arbuscular
mycorrhizal
fungi
(AMF)
can
effectively
immobilize
cadmium
in
the
an
environmentally
friendly
way.
Existing
studies
have
separately
focused
on
feasibility
of
each
remediating
polluted
soil.
However,
their
association
during
remediation
cadmium-polluted
soils
remains
unclear.
review
paper
aims
elucidate
potential
biochar,
conjunction
with
AMF,
as
a
strategy
remediate
contaminated
cadmium.
comprehensively
analyzes
current
understanding
processes
immobilization
environment
by
examining
synergistic
interactions
between
biochar
AMF.
Key
factors
influencing
efficacy
this
approach,
such
properties,
AMF
species,
conditions,
are
discussed.
The
influences
biochar–AMF
plant
growth,
nutrient
uptake,
overall
ecosystem
health
cadmium-contaminated
environments
highlighted.
indicates
that
combining
improve
immobilization.
presence
create
numerous
binding
sites
for
ions,
immobilizing
them
Insights
from
contribute
deeper
sustainable
eco-friendly
approaches
soils,
offering
applications
agriculture
management.
Agronomy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
15(1), P. 144 - 144
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Copper
(Cu)
is
a
critical
micronutrient
for
wheat
(Triticum
aestivum
L.),
essential
growth
and
grain
baking
quality,
yet
its
availability
limited
because
Cu
specifically
adsorbed
on
colloids
of
highly
weathered
tropical
soils
like
Oxisols.
This
study
hypothesizes
that
Cu-doped
biochar
composites
can
outperform
traditional
fertilizers
in
improving
use
efficiency.
Composites
were
synthesized
from
chicken
manure
(FCM),
shrimp
shells
(FSC),
sewage
sludge
(FSS),
doped
with
copper
sulfate
(CuSO45H2O)
or
oxide
(CuO),
pyrolyzed
at
300
°C
550
°C.
The
experimental
design
involved
greenhouse
trials
two
Oxisols
(RYL
DRL),
assessing
release
kinetics,
plant
uptake,
dry
matter
production.
Fourier
Transform
Infrared
Spectroscopy
(FTIR)
confirmed
successful
integration.
Results
revealed
CSS/CS-5
(FSS
+
CuSO45H2O
°C)
improved
uptake
shoot
biomass
DRL
soil,
while
CSC/CS-3
(FSC
enhanced
RYL
soil.
Peak
varied
by
soil
composite
type,
residual
highest
CuSO45H2O-treated
soils.
These
findings
demonstrate
Cu–biochar
composites,
tailored
to
conditions,
offer
sustainable
alternative
mineral
enhancing
the
nutrient
yield.
Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown, P. 1 - 15
Published: Jan. 16, 2025
The
effect
of
biochar
application
rate
on
soil
nutrient
and
heavy
metal
phyto-availability
may
differ
depending
properties.
To
investigate
this
hypothesis,
a
pot
experiment
was
conducted
with
three
types
(yellow
(YS),
yellow-brown
(YBS)
(slightly
alkaline),
calcareous
(CS)
(neutral
soil)),
using
five
rates:
0,
0.1%.
1.0%,
2.5%,
5.0%.
results
showed
that
the
total
organic
carbon
increased
progressively
in
all
types,
while
labile
only
yellow
an
increasing
from
0%
to
5%.
ammonia
Olsen-phosphorus
concentrations
higher
rates
for
slightly
alkaline
soils,
but
decreased
significantly
at
neutral
soil.
Additionally,
2.5%
5.0%
reduced
nitrate
YS
(by
31.10%
37.83%)
YBS
65.96%
76.70%)
compared
control,
did
not
change
Biochar
exchangeable
potassium
(K)
concentration
more
high
K
soils
low
calcium
(Ca)
if
Ca
<
10.6
cmol
kg−1.
cadmium,
copper,
nickel
varied
background
value
pH.
For
soil,
lead,
chromium,
arsenic
rates.
In
conclusion,
it
is
important
carefully
consider
type
pH
when
utilizing
as
amendment
maximize
its
efficiency.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Sept. 6, 2023
Long-term
application
of
nitrogen
(N)
fertilizer
adversely
degrades
soil
and
decreases
crop
yield.
Biochar
amendment
with
N
not
only
can
increase
yield
but
also
improve
the
soil.
A
3-year
field
experiment
was
conducted
to
determine
effect
biochar
doses
on
maize
water
dynamics
under
border
irrigation
(BI)
drip
(DI)
methods.
Treatments
were
260
kg
ha-1
without
addition
combined
low,
medium,
high
biochar,
namely,
15.5
t
ha-1,
30.7
45.3
(NB0,
NB1,
NB2,
NB3),
respectively.
The
methods
significantly
(p
<
0.05)
increased
growth
characteristics,
use
efficiency
(IWUE),
(FNUE)
enhanced
properties.
In
BI
DI
method,
NB3
treatments
by
4.96%-6.10%,
8.36%-9.85%,
9.65%-11.41%,
respectively,
compared
NB0.
terms
IWUE
FNUE,
non-biochar
treatment
had
lower
FNUE
both
in
NB2
ranged
from
3.36
3.43
kg-1,
DI,
it
maximum,
ranging
5.70
5.94
kg-1.
Similarly,
these
medium
maize.
FNUEs
38.72
38.95
kg-1
38.89
39.58
while
same
48.26
49.58
48.92
50.28
more
obvious
as
method
because
content
(SWC)
concentrations
(SNCs)
higher
at
rhizosphere
layers
DI.
improved
SWC
SNC
0-20
cm
20-40
decreased
below
60-cm
layers.
contrast,
despite
biochar-controlled
SNCs,
still,
values
parameters
deeper
SNCs
60-80
80-100
top
middle
Depth-wise
results
demonstrated
that
biochar's
ability
store
further
method.
Moreover,
organic
matter
(OM)
aggregate
stability
maintained
pH.
NB0
OM
11.11%-14.60%,
14.29%-19.42%,
21.98%-23.78%
This
resulted
average
aggregates
2.45%-11.71%
4.52%-14.66%
our
study
revealed
a
dose
would
be
best
management
practice,
which
will
yield,
SWC,
enrich
OM,
structure,
maintain
Journal of Degraded and Mining Lands Management,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 7205 - 7215
Published: Jan. 1, 2025
Soil
health
is
a
global
concern
related
to
food
issues,
and
the
intensity
of
using
agrochemicals
contributes
greatly
contamination
by
Pb
(lead),
Cd
(cadmium),
Cu
(copper),
Zn
(zinc),
other
heavy
metals.
Land
contaminated
with
metals
absorbed
plants
transferred
tissue,
causing
be
unhealthy
for
consumption.
improvers
such
as
biochar
chitosan
have
been
widely
used
improvement,
but
use
remains
partial.
In
this
context,
granular
coating
technology
right
choice
overcoming
soil
problems.
Chitosan-coated
an
effort
combine
chitosan,
which
are
made
into
granules
function
amendments.
Therefore,
study
aimed
obtain
oil
amendments
that
effective
in
reducing
soil.
The
target
was
healthy
well
produce
safe
products.
A
completely
randomized
design
three
replications.
production
then
investigated
on
vegetable
plants.
Growth
observations
were
carried
out
every
week
until
about
harvested,
while
metal
analysis
conducted
before
after
planting.
observed
data
analyzed
Analysis
Variance
(ANOVA)
Least
Significant
Difference
(LSD)
tests.
results
showed
chitosan-coated
dose
20
t/ha
increased
plant
growth
all
parameters.
reduced
from
10.77
mg/kg
6.73
mg/kg,
5.01
2.56
71.22
25.65
mg/kg.
