128776 - Does biochar improve soil function and crop growth.pdf (525.44 kB)
Does biochar improve soil function and crop growth?
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 18:58 authored by Marcus HardieMarcus Hardie, Alieta EylesAlieta Eyles, Sally BoundSally Bound, Dugald CloseDugald Close, Oliver, G, Gentile, R, Clothier, B, Patterson, S, Direen, J, Green, S, Deurer, MThe use of biochar as an organic soil amendment has been widely investigated and promoted for the improvement of agricultural soil, and as a means to promote plant growth. Among its many reported benefits, biochar is claimed to promote plant growth, improve soil water-holding capacity, alter soil microbial diversity and population dynamics and reduce nutrient leaching loss.
Funding
Horticulture Innovation Australia
History
Publication title
National Soil Science Conference 2018Department/School
Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture (TIA)Publisher
Soil Science AustraliaPlace of publication
AustraliaEvent title
National Soil Science Conference 2018Event Venue
Canberra, AustraliaDate of Event (Start Date)
2018-11-18Date of Event (End Date)
2018-11-23Rights statement
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