Biochar and Its Broad Impacts in Soil Quality and Fertility, Nutrient Leaching and Crop Productivity: A Review

Biochar and Its Broad Impacts in Soil Quality and Fertility, Nutrient Leaching and Crop Productivity: A Review

Biochar is gaining significant attention due to its potential for carbon (C) sequestration, improvement of soil health, fertility enhancement, and crop productivity and quality. In this review, we discuss the most common available techniques for biochar production, the main physiochemical properties...

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Main Authors:	Hiba M. Alkharabsheh, Mahmoud F. Seleiman, Martin Leonardo Battaglia, Ashwag Shami, Rewaa S. Jalal, Bushra Ahmed Alhammad, Khalid F. Almutairi, Adel M. Al-Saif
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:	Agronomy
Subjects:	biochar abiotic stress sustainable agriculture nitrogen losses water productivity soil quality
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/5/993

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