Soil Systems,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
9(2), С. 38 - 38
Опубликована: Апрель 22, 2025
Biochar
is
a
stabilised,
carbon-rich
material
created
when
biomass
heated
to
temperatures
usually
between
450
and
550
°C,
under
low-oxygen
concentrations.
This
study
evaluated
the
effectiveness
of
sawdust,
cocoa
pod
ash
rice
husk
biochars
in
remediating
metal-contaminated
paddy
soil
Nobewam,
Ghana.
was
applied
21
days
before
cultivating
for
120
days,
followed
by
sampling
harvesting
metals
physicochemical
analyses.
Compared
untreated
soils,
biochar
treatments
exhibited
an
enhancement
quality,
characterised
increase
pH
1.01–1.20
units,
available
phosphorus
(P)
concentration
6.76–13.05
mg/kg
total
nitrogen
(N),
organic
carbon
(OC)
concentration,
ranging
from
0.02%
0.12%.
Variabilities
electrical
conductivity
effective
cation
exchange
capacity
were
observed
among
treated
soils.
Concentrations
potentially
toxic
(arsenic,
cadmium,
copper,
mercury,
lead
zinc)
soils
analysed
atomic
absorption
spectroscopy
showed
significant
differences
(p
<
0.05)
sampled
The
concentrations
arsenic
all
samples
exceeded
Canadian
Council
Ministers
Environment
quality
guideline
agricultural
with
having
highest
levels
Cadmium
had
potential
ecological
risk
index
>
2000
geoaccumulation
above
5,
indicating
pollution
samples.
In
contrast,
mercury
contamination
only
found
Among
tested
treatments,
its
combinations,
particularly
ash,
efficacy
reducing
metal
non-carcinogenic
human
health
risks
associated
consumption
grown
biochar-treated
lower
compared
control
Future
research
should
focus
on
long-term
field
studies
validate
these
findings
explore
underlying
mechanisms
governing
immobilization
fields.
Notulae Botanicae Horti Agrobotanici Cluj-Napoca,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
52(1), С. 13389 - 13389
Опубликована: Фев. 13, 2024
For
agricultural
production
is
used
almost
40%
of
the
global
land
from
where
it
dominates
conventional
agriculture
which
uses
large
amounts
inputs
in
form
fertilizers
and
pesticides
leading
to
contamination
soil,
water
resources,
air
pollution
erosion,
affects
biodiversity
extinction
many
plants
animals.
On
other
hand,
world's
population
constantly
growing
currently
numbers
more
than
8
billion
people
estimated
that
food
will
have
double
by
2050.
In
order
meet
future
needs
for
raw
materials,
must
significantly
increase,
at
same
time,
impact
on
environment
natural
resources
be
drastically
reduced.
Sustainable
emerging
as
one
solutions.
This
way
practice
refers
management
preservation
through
organizational
technological
changes
modern
satisfy
human
preserve
environment.
One
most
important
entire
relies
land.
intensively
cultivated
lands,
there
a
noticeable
trend
intense
degradation,
represents
major
problem
facing
humanity.
The
paper
reviews
decrease
soil
fertility
based
samples
collected
during
five-year
monitoring,
well
proposal
measures
increase
this
environmental
resource.
Engineered Science,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
unknown
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024
This
comprehensive
review
thoroughly
examines
soil
salinity
as
a
significant
agricultural
challenge
stemming
from
natural
and
human
factors.It
delves
into
wide
array
of
literature
to
elucidate
the
emergence
prevalent
issue,
offering
detailed
insights
mitigation
strategies
providing
an
overview
current
status
management
techniques.The
adverse
effects
saline
conditions
on
health,
output,
ecosystem
stability
are
clearly
outlined.The
manuscript
particularly
emphasizes
role
lowrank
coal
(LRC)
coal-solubilizing
bacteria
in
holistic
remediation
strategies.Recent
advancements
bacterial
solubilization
LRC
offer
sustainable
solution
for
reclaiming
soils,
enhancing
quality,
fostering
microbial
activity.Furthermore,
aims
analyze
recent
studies
LRC,
highlighting
its
potential
bioremediation,
resource
recovery,
energy
production
across
diverse
sectors.Overall,
this
significantly
contributes
existing
knowledge
by
detailing
low-rank
bacteria,
demonstrating
environmental
restoration,
revitalization,
agriculture,
emphasizing
broader
applications
various
industries,
thus
paving
way
eco-friendly
solutions
growth.
Soil Systems,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
8(3), С. 72 - 72
Опубликована: Июнь 27, 2024
The
combined
application
of
biochar
and
fertilizer
has
become
increasingly
popular
for
improving
soil
quality
crop
productivity.
However,
the
reported
research
results
regarding
effects
on
properties
productivity
have
contradictory
findings,
indicating
requirement
further
scientific
research.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
to
investigate
a
water
hyacinth
(WHB)
NPS
physicochemical
wheat
yield
under
deficit
irrigation
conditions
in
acidic
silty
loam
Ethiopia.
Four
different
rates
(0,
5,
10,
20
t
ha−1),
three
100,
200
kg
two
regimes
(50
100%
requirement)
were
evaluated
assess
yields.
showed
that
amendment
significantly
reduced
bulk
density
by
15.1–16.7%,
improved
porosity
6.8–8.6%
moisture
content
10.3–20.2%.
Additionally,
pH
(0.26–0.87
units),
NH4+–N
(73.7–144%),
NO3−–N
(131–637%),
available
phosphorus
(85.8–427%),
compared
alone.
As
result,
dry
biomass
grain
increased
260
173%,
respectively.
Furthermore,
WHB
resulted
comparable
even
with
50%
reduction
water.
significant
potential
improve
when
it
is
applied
combination
fertilizer,
can
reduce
production.
Sains Tanah - Journal of Soil Science and Agroclimatology,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
21(2), С. 219 - 219
Опубликована: Янв. 6, 2025
Maize
is
an
important
cereal
in
many
developed
and
developing
countries
of
the
world.
One
primary
challenges
for
maize
cultivation
soil
acidity.
Acidic
a
major
constrain
achieving
food
security
requiring
sustainable
solutions.
Biochar,
pyrogenic
carbon-rich
material,
carries
reactive
surfaces
(i.e.,
high
surface
area
variable
charges).
Therefore,
it
facilitates
nutrient
retention
gradual
release
to
plants,
thereby
supporting
crop
growth.
However,
combine
effects
functionalized
biochar
with
microbes
on
phosphorus
(P)
bioavailability
plant
performance
remain
unclear.
This
study
investigates
application
different
oxidized
biochars
(i.e.,fresh
rice
husk
(RHB),
pH
adjusted
RHB
control)
phosphate
solubilizing
bacteria
<em>Pseudomonas
aeruginosa</em>,
properties
including
dynamics
grown
acid
soil.
Biochar
was
using
10%
hydrogen
peroxide
while
8.5.
pots
having
20
kg
or
soil-biochar
mixture.
Overall,
treatments
increased
yield
greater
giving
significant
×
interactions.
Specifically,
when
applied
aeruginosa</em>
P
availability
by
380
%
which
then
contributed
increment
(291%).
We
also
observed
reduction
available
aluminum
(Al)
concentration
(40%
)
compare
control.
These
improvement
might
have
occurred
due
increase
pH,
(r<sup>2</sup>=
0.74),
Al
toxicity
0.36).Findings
this
could
implications
production
acidic
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
15
Опубликована: Янв. 13, 2025
Global
agricultural
challenges,
especially
soil
degradation
caused
by
abiotic
stresses,
significantly
reduce
crop
productivity
and
require
innovative
solutions.
Biochar
(BC),
a
biodegradable
product
derived
from
forestry
residues,
has
been
proven
to
enhance
quality.
Although
its
benefits
for
improving
properties
are
well-documented,
the
potential
of
BC
mitigate
various
stresses-such
as
drought,
salinity,
heavy
metal
toxicity-and
effect
on
plant
traits
need
further
exploration.
This
review
aims
elucidate
production
highlighting
primary
feedstock's
synthesis
techniques,
examining
role
in
boosting
decomposition
efficiency
fertility,
which
pivotal
sustainable
growth.
also
discuss
how
can
nutritional
chemical
under
different
stress
conditions,
emphasizing
capacity
foster
growth
development
adverse
environments.
Furthermore,
this
article
serves
comprehensive
resource
researchers
understanding
importance
promoting
agriculture,
addressing
environmental
challenges.
Ultimately,
highlights
critical
knowledge
gaps
proposes
future
research
avenues
bio-protective
against
paving
way
commercialization
applications
large
scale
with
cutting-edge
technologies.
International Journal of Phytoremediation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
unknown, С. 1 - 15
Опубликована: Март 7, 2025
Phosphorus
(P)
is
an
essential
element
for
life
on
earth
and
a
limiting
nutrient
plant
growth.
However,
its
availability
in
saline-alkaline
soils
significantly
reduced,
adversely
affecting
productivity.
Saline-alkaline
soil
widespread
problem
that
severely
affects
growth
The
Parthenium-derived
biochar
(PB)
Sewage
sludge-derived
(SSB)
were
analyzed
pH,
electric
conductivity
(EC),
cation
exchange
capacity
(CEC),
calorific
values
(CV),
surface
area
(SSA).
phosphate
solubilizing
index
(SI;
2.83
mM)
quantitative
analysis
(521.5
µg
ml-1)
suggested
PSB-01
efficient
the
strain
identified
through
16S
rRNA
sequencing
techniques.
experiment
was
based
completely
randomized
block
design
(CRBD)
with
triplicates.
results
revealed
application
of
PB,
SSB,
improved
Spinacia
oleracea
(S.
oleracea)
as
compared
to
control.
highest
observed
combined
amendments
single
once
both
1%
3%.
reduction
anion
concentrations
applications
SSB
along
can
enhance
properties
(pH,
CEC,
SSA
anoins
cations)
promote
growth,
offering
sustainable
solution
agricultural
soil.
This
study
employs
innovative
approach
by
combining
biochars
derived
from
Parthenium
sewage
sludge
phosphate-solubilizing
bacteria
(PSBs)
address
multiple
issues
simultaneously:
mitigating
soil,
controlling
overgrowth,
managing
problems.