Biochar application to low fertility soils: A review of current status, and future prospects

• Published in: Geoderma Vol. 337; pp. 536 - 554
• Main Authors: El-Naggar, Ali, Lee, Sang Soo, Rinklebe, Jörg, Farooq, Muhammad, Song, Hocheol, Sarmah, Ajit K., Zimmerman, Andrew R., Ahmad, Mahtab, Shaheen, Sabry M., Ok, Yong Sik
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 01.03.2019
• Subjects: additives; bioavailability; biochar; biomass; Black carbon; carbon; Co-composted biochar; coatings; Composite material; composting; crop yield; Designer biochar; economic feasibility; Engineered biochar; industrialization; mixing; nutrients; pyrolysis; soil amendments; Soil fertility; soil quality; soil types; Designer biochar; Co-composted biochar; Engineered biochar; Soil fertility; Black carbon; Composite material

Rapid industrial development and human activities have caused a degradation of soil quality and fertility. There is increasing interest in rehabilitating low fertility soils to improve crop yield and sustainability. Biochar, a carbonaceous material intentionally produced from biomass, is widely used...