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Biochar: A Comprehensive Overview of Its Role in Soil Health

Akarsha Raj, Anchal Karol, Ashline Shaji, Rajnish Pandey, Hitesh Gupta

International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · pp. 1621–1628 · Published 30 Aug 2023

10.9734/ijecc/2023/v13i102817

Abstract

Soil health plays a crucial role in agricultural productivity, environmental sustainability, and global food security. In recent years, biochar has emerged as a promising soil amendment due to its ability to enhance soil fertility, nutrient retention, water holding capacity, and overall soil health. From an agricultural standpoint, using biochar as a soil conditioner has various advantages, including improved physical, chemical, and biological qualities of soils, which leads to enhanced crop output. Biochar can be utilised for soil carbon sequestration, reducing the bioavailability of pollutants impacting living organisms, and water treatment due to its physicochemical qualities This review paper aims to provide an in-depth analysis of the role of biochar in improving soil health.

Biochar nutrient retention soil conditioner soil health

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