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Title Role of biochar in promoting circular economy in the agriculture sector. Part 1: A review of the biochar roles in soil N, P and K cycles
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Authors Jindo, K; Audette, Y; Higashikawa, FS; Silva, CA; Akashi, K; Mastrolonardo, G; Sánchez-Monedero, MA; Mondini, C
Title Role of biochar in promoting circular economy in the agriculture sector. Part 1: A review of the biochar roles in soil N, P and K cycles
Year 2020
Published Chemical And Biological Technologies In Agriculture, 7, 1
DOI 10.1186/s40538-020-00182-8
Abstract Recently, biochar has been widely used for versatile applications in agriculture and environment sectors as an effective tool to minimise waste and to increase the efficiency of circular economy. In the present work, we review the current knowledge about biochar role in N, P and K cycles. Ammonia volatilisation and N2O emission can be reduced by biochar addition. The content of available P can be improved by biochar through enhancement of solubilisation and reduction in P fixation on soil mineral, whilst high extractable K in biochar contributes to K cycle in soil. Liming effect and high CEC are important properties of biochars improving beneficial interactions with N, P and K soil cycle processes. The effectiveness of biochar on N, P and K cycles is associated with biochar properties which are mainly affected by feedstock type and pyrolysis condition.
Author Keywords Pyrogenic material; Nutrient cycle; Macro-nutrients
Index Keywords Index Keywords
Document Type Other
Open Access Open Access
Source Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED)
EID WOS:000547376800001
WoS Category Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Research Area Agriculture
PDF https://chembioagro.springeropen.com/track/pdf/10.1186/s40538-020-00182-8
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