Effect of Biochar on the Growth, Photosynthesis, Antioxidant System and Cadmium Content of <i>Mentha piperita</i> ‘Chocolate’ and <i>Mentha spicata</i> in Cadmium-Contaminated Soil

Cadmium (Cd) is a common heavy metal contaminant which seriously affects plant growth and environmental safety. Biochar, as an organic soil amendment, has been shown to effectively mitigate Cd damage to plants. To study the effectiveness of biochar on mitigating Cd stress, <i>Mentha piperita&l...

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Main Authors: Wantong Jiang, Lingxin Xu, Yule Liu, Wenxin Su, Junxin Yan, Dawei Xu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-11-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/12/11/2737