Effect of Biochar Particle Size on Physical, Hydrological and Chemical Properties of Loamy and Sandy Tropical Soils

• Published in: Agronomy (Basel) Vol. 9; no. 4; p. 165
• Main Authors: de Jesus Duarte, Sara, Glaser, Bruno, Pellegrino Cerri, Carlos
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 29.03.2019
• Subjects: Agricultural production; Agriculture; biochar; biochar particle size; Bulk density; Carbon; Carbon content; carbon nitrogen ratio; carbon sequestration; Charcoal; Chemical properties; Hydraulics; Hydrology; Loam; loam soils; Moisture content; Particle size; Particle size distribution; physicochemical properties; Pore size; Pore size distribution; Porosity; Porous materials; Retention; Sandy soils; Size distribution; soil chemistry; Soil fertility; soil physics; Soil porosity; Soil properties; Tropical environments; Tropical soils; Water availability; Water content; water retention; Brazil

The application of biochar is promising for improving the physical, chemical and hydrological properties of soil. However, there are few studies regarding the influence of biochar particle size. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of biochar size on the physical, chemical and hydrologica...