Vermitoxicity of aged biochar and exploring potential damage factors

Although biochar is a promising soil amendment, its characteristics change owing to its aging in soil. Studies have shown that some aged biochar is hazardous to plants and soil microbiota. Earthworms are well-known soil ecosystem engineers; nevertheless, the toxic effects of aged biochar on them (ve...

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Main Authors: Zhiming Shi, Mei Wen, Yonghua Zhao, Congying Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-02-01
Series:Environment International
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412023000600