Biochar and compost influence the phosphorus availability, nutrients uptake, and growth of maize (Zea mays L.) in tropical acid soil

Most soils in the tropics are acidic, highly weathered, less fertile, and fix phosphorus. Organic amendments such as compost and biochar can be used to increase the nutrients availability in these soils. Thus, the objectives of this study were to (i) improve soil phosphorus availability using biocha...

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Main Authors: Ch'ng, Huck Ywih, Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna, Nik Ab. Majid, Nik Muhamad
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado em: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, Pakistan 2014
Acesso em linha:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/36641/1/Biochar%20and%20compost%20influence%20the%20phosphorus%20availability%2C%20nutrients%20uptake%2C%20and%20growth%20of%20maize%20%28Zea%20mays%20L.%29%20in%20tropical%20acid%20soil.pdf