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Indian Journal of Plant and Soil

Volume  6, Issue 2, July-December 2019, Pages 109-115
 

Review Article

Biochar: A Way to Combat Climate Change by Improving Soil Health

Neeshu Joshi1, Varsha Gupta2, Shourabh Joshi3, HP Parewa4

1Assistant Professor, Agriculture Research Sub Station, Agriculture University Jodhpur, Sumerpur, Pali, Rajasthan 306902, India. 2Scientist, College of Agriculture, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh 474002, Inida. 3,4Assistant Professor, College of Agriculture, Agriculture University Jodhpur, Sumerpur, Pali, Rajasthan 306902, India.

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DOI: DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.21088/ijps.2348.9677.6219.8

Abstract

The application of bio-char (charcoal or biomassderived black carbon (C)) to soil is proposed as a novel approach to establish a signicant, long-term, sink for atmospheric carbon dioxide in terrestrial ecosystems. Apart from positive effects in both reducing emissions and increasing the sequestration of greenhouse gases, the production of biochar and its application to soil will deliver immediate benets through improved soil fertility and increased crop production. Biochar has many important properties: high surface area with many functional groups, high nutrient content, and slow-release fertilizer. We discuss the influence of pyrolysis temperature, feedstock, pH, effect on different soil types.

Keyword: Bio-char; Ecosystems; Greenhouse gases; Fertilizer.
 


Corresponding Author : Neeshu Joshi