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Effects of rice husk biochar application on the properties of alkaline soil and lentil growth

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  • S. Abrishamkesh

    (Department of Soil Science, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran)

  • M. Gorji

    (Department of Soil Science, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran)

  • H. Asadi

    (Department of Soil Science, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran)

  • G.H. Bagheri-Marandi

    (Department of Soil Science, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran)

  • A.A. Pourbabaee

    (Department of Soil Science, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran)

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of biochar application on some properties of an alkaline soil and on lentil (Lens culinaris Medik) growth. Lentils were grown in the soil amended with the rates of 0.4, 0.8, 1.6, 2.4, and 3.3 weight percent of two biochars (B1 and B2), produced from rice husk under different pyrolysis conditions. Lentils were harvested after 70 days. Soil samples were also analysed for changes in physico-chemical properties. The results indicated that biochar application significantly increased soil organic carbon, cation exchange capacity, available potassium and below ground biomass of lentil, while it decreased soil bulk density. The results suggested that biochar application to alkaline soils has benefits to both soil quality and plant growth.

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  • S. Abrishamkesh & M. Gorji & H. Asadi & G.H. Bagheri-Marandi & A.A. Pourbabaee, 2015. "Effects of rice husk biochar application on the properties of alkaline soil and lentil growth," Plant, Soil and Environment, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 61(11), pages 475-482.
    • Handle: RePEc:caa:jnlpse:v:61:y:2015:i:11:id:117-2015-pse
    DOI: 10.17221/117/2015-PSE
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    1. Yue Zhang & Shihao Miao & Yang Song & Xudong Wang & Feng Jin, 2024. "Biochar Application Reduces Saline–Alkali Stress by Improving Soil Functions and Regulating the Diversity and Abundance of Soil Bacterial Community in Highly Saline–Alkali Paddy Field," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-17, January.
    2. P. Kraska & P. Oleszczuk & S. Andruszczak & E. Kwiecińska-Poppe & K. Różyło & E. Pałys & P. Gierasimiuk & Z. Michałojć, 2016. "Effect of various biochar rates on winter rye yield and the concentration of available nutrients in the soil," Plant, Soil and Environment, Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences, vol. 62(11), pages 483-489.

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