Biochar is the residue that is left over when plant biomass is pyrolyzed at low temperatures (around 350°C-600°C) in an environment with limited oxygen. A rising number of people are interested in using biochar as a sustainable solution to treat severely worn or damaged soils. It ensures a sustained increase in soil fertility and productivity. It can increase plant growth by enhancing the physical properties of the soil. Because of its extremely porous structure, which improves water retention and increases soil surface area. In recent years, biochar's use in agricultural has grown proportionately. Applications of biochar have been suggested to enhance the advantages of soil fertility, including decreased bulk density, increased microbial activity, improved nutrient and water-holding capacity, and the immutability of soil organic matter. This chapter enlightens a wide range of applications of biochar, including improving soil stability, fertility, and quality. Biochar technology has also been applied as a geoengineering technique. The combined effects of biochar and biodynamic methods may boost the effectiveness of soil improvement; compost made from biochar has been proposed as a substitute for individual treatments. Biochar may be a useful addition to the agro-ecosystem to address the issues and risks related to soil fertility and crop productivity in sustainable agriculture as well as the environment.
Unraveling Efficient Applications of Biochar for Biodynamic Farming
Corato, Ugo De;
2025-01-01
Abstract
Biochar is the residue that is left over when plant biomass is pyrolyzed at low temperatures (around 350°C-600°C) in an environment with limited oxygen. A rising number of people are interested in using biochar as a sustainable solution to treat severely worn or damaged soils. It ensures a sustained increase in soil fertility and productivity. It can increase plant growth by enhancing the physical properties of the soil. Because of its extremely porous structure, which improves water retention and increases soil surface area. In recent years, biochar's use in agricultural has grown proportionately. Applications of biochar have been suggested to enhance the advantages of soil fertility, including decreased bulk density, increased microbial activity, improved nutrient and water-holding capacity, and the immutability of soil organic matter. This chapter enlightens a wide range of applications of biochar, including improving soil stability, fertility, and quality. Biochar technology has also been applied as a geoengineering technique. The combined effects of biochar and biodynamic methods may boost the effectiveness of soil improvement; compost made from biochar has been proposed as a substitute for individual treatments. Biochar may be a useful addition to the agro-ecosystem to address the issues and risks related to soil fertility and crop productivity in sustainable agriculture as well as the environment.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
