Biochar’s stability and effect on the content, composition and turnover of soil organic carbon

• Published in: Geoderma Vol. 364; p. 114184
• Main Authors: Han, Lanfang, Sun, Ke, Yang, Yan, Xia, Xinghui, Li, Fangbai, Yang, Zhifeng, Xing, Baoshan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.04.2020
• Subjects: Biochar; clay soils; environmental impact; Humic substance; humic substances; mineralization; Organic carbon; sandy soils; Soil aggregate; soil minerals; soil organic carbon; Stability; temperature; Organic carbon; Soil aggregate; Humic substance; Stability; Biochar

[Display omitted] •Stability of biochar was related with both biochar and soil properties.•Positive priming effect was common for manure biochar and sandy soil.•Manure-based and low temperature biochar more intensely promoted soil aggregation.•Influential mechanisms of biochar on HS amount and compo...