Effect of biochar on soil physical properties in two contrasting soils: An Alfisol and an Andisol

• Published in: Geoderma Vol. 209-210; pp. 188 - 197
• Main Authors: Herath, H.M.S.K., Camps-Arbestain, Marta, Hedley, Mike
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.11.2013
• Subjects: aggregate stability; Aggregates; Alfisol; Andisol; biochar; Biochars; Bulk density; Corn; Corn stover; drainage; feedstocks; Fluid dynamics; Fragiaqualfs; Hapludands; Moisture content; Physical properties; pyrolysis; saturated hydraulic conductivity; Soil (material); Soil physical properties; soil water; Stability; temperature; water content; Corg; EG; Andisol; Corn stover; GHG; Soil physical properties; CS-550; Ks; CS-350; AWC; MED; Alfisol; CS; OC; TK; WDPT; SEM; TPV; MWD; T295; T0; Biochars; RAWC; θV

Improving soil physical properties by means of biochar application has been proposed in recent publications. The objective of this study was to investigate to what extent the addition of corn stover (CS) and biochars produced from the pyrolysis of corn stover feedstock (CS) at 350 and 550°C temperat...