Biochar and clinoptilolite zeolite on selected chemical properties of soil cultivated with maize (Zea mays L.)

Zaidun, Siti Wardah; Jalloh, Mohamadu Boyie; Awang, Amran; Sam, Lum Mok; Besar, Normah Awang; Musta, Baba; Ahmed, Osumanu Haruna; Omar, Latifah

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“…We believe this increased K concentration in the soil resulted from the applied K with the biochar's ash. Many researchers have also reported similar results [32,58,59]. For instance, in tropical acid soil, soil exchangeable K increased using 5 t ha −1 chicken litter biochar [60].…”

Section: Biochar and Lime Treatment Affects Soil Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 59%

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Combined Application of Biochar and Lime Increases Maize Yield and Accelerates Carbon Loss from an Acidic Soil

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Biochar, an ecologically friendly soil amendment, is suggested for large-scale field application for its multiple potential benefits, including carbon sequestration, crop yield improvement, and the abatement of greenhouse gas emissions. However, it is unknown how effective it is in changing soil properties and its associated yield improvement when biochar is co-applied with lime in acidic soil. Here, we examined the effects of two different biochars, i.e., rice husk biochar (RHB) and oil palm empty fruit bunches biochar (EFBB), and lime on nutrient availability, the yield of maize, and soil CO2 emission of acid soil. Biochars were applied at two different rates (10 and 15 t ha−1) in combination with two rates of lime (100% and 75%), while the recommended rate of NPK fertilizers, 100% lime, and without any amendments (control) were also included. Hybrid sweet corn was grown in pots with 20 kg soils for 75 days. Plant performance and soil analyses were performed before and after crop maize cultivation while CO2 emission was recorded. Compared to the control, combined RHB biochars with lime significantly buffered soil pH and increased nutrient availability (e.g., P by 137%), while reducing Al and Fe concentration at harvest. These changes in soil properties significantly increased maize yield (by 77.59%) and nutrient uptake compared to the control. Between the two biochars, RHB was relatively more effective in making these changes than EFBB. However, this treatment contributed to a greater carbon loss as CO2 (209% and 145% higher with RHB and EFBB) from soil than the control. We believe that biochar-mediated buffering of soil pH is responsible for this change. Our results suggest that combined biochar application could bring desirable changes in soil properties and increase crop performance, although these effects can be short-lived.

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Section: Biochar and Lime Treatment Affects Soil Propertiesmentioning

confidence: 59%

“…Globally, maize is one of the leading cereal crops, providing food and feed for humans and animals, along with diverse raw materials for agricultural industries [32]. Many different foods and feed items are prepared from maize, providing multiple nutrients and vitamins [33].…”

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Combined Application of Biochar and Lime Increases Maize Yield and Accelerates Carbon Loss from an Acidic Soil

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“…By applying 10 and 20 t ha -1 biochar, soil exchangeable K increased from 64.30% to 111.57%, respectively, compared with the control soil. The control soil without biochar exhibited the lowest soil exchangeable K, approximately 10.98 mg kg -1 (Zaidun et al, 2019). In soil treated with urea and 20 and 40 t ha -1 biochar, Zhang et al (2011) indicated increased SOC from 25% to 42%, respectively, compared with the control.…”

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“…Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the leading cereal crops in the tropics, providing a source of food and oil for human beings and feed for animals along with diverse raw materials for agro-based industries (Zaidun et al, 2019). It is a vital crop worldwide and can grow in different types of soil and in a wide range of climates (Agegnehu et al, 2016).…”

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Integrated use of biochar and lime as a tool to improve maize yield and mitigate CO2 emission: A review

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Chil. j. agric. res.

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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing agronomic productivity by sustaining soil organic matter and refining soil fertility have become the main concerns for agricultural scientists. There is a new approach to decrease greenhouse gas emissions, soil C sinks, and improve soil quality using biochar. Soil acidification is improved by applying lime or other acid-neutralizing materials. Additionally, Ca and Mg can increase by applying lime. The availability of Ca, Mg, and K in the soil is significantly affected by the application rate of biochar spread separately or combined with chemical fertilizers. Soil nutrients and maize (Zea mays L.) yield are highly influenced by the use of lime and biochar. Biochar can improve the ecosystem by reducing soil CO2 emissions from agricultural practices. The inconsistent results and clarifications from various studies highlight the importance of relating the impact of different biochar rates on CO2 emissions and maize yield. This review summarizes the properties of biochar, provides the scientific reference for its application to achieve high and good quality maize and reduce CO2 emissions.

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“…After 30 days of leaching, the soil CECs of the CLB (SB1, SB2, SB3, and SB4) were significantly higher compared to that of SK (Figure 4). The increased CEC of the tropical peat soil with CLB was due to an increase in the net charges of the biochar surface, which are able to attract more cations [43]. The slow oxidation of biochar increased the number of carboxylic, phenolic, alcoholic, and functional groups, resulting in an increase in the CEC of the soil with CLB [44].…”

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Mitigating Potassium Leaching from Muriate of Potash in a Tropical Peat Soil Using Clinoptilolite Zeolite, Forest Litter Compost, and Chicken Litter Biochar

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Using muriate of potash (MOP) as a source of potassium (K) is a cost-effective method for crop production in tropical peat soils. However, exchangeable K commonly leaches from tropical peat soils because of high rainfall and a lack of clay to retain this cation. Potassium retention as exchangeable K could inhibit K loss through leaching to increase K availability. Clinoptilolite zeolite (CZ), forest litter compost (FLC), and chicken litter biochar (CLB) can be used to retain K from MOP in tropical peat soils for crop use because of the high affinity of CZ, FLC, and CLB for K ions. These approaches can be used as innovative and sustainable alternatives for the frequently used lime (CaCO3). However, information on using CZ, FLC, and CLB for MOP K retention is limited. Thus, CZ, FLC, and CLB were tested in a leaching study to determine their effects on MOP K retention in tropical peat soil. The use of CZ and FLC at rates of 100% and 75% of the recommended rate for pineapple cultivation (a commonly grown fruit crop in tropical peat soils in Malaysia) improved the K availability, pH, and CEC of the peat soil because of the high CEC of CZ and the humic substances (humic acids, fulvic acids, and humin) of FLC, which have a high affinity for K ions. The CLB did not improve K retention because of the competition between K, Ca, Mg, and Na ions, which are inherently high in this soil amendment. Instead of liming, which only replaces a few of the leached cations, such as calcium, the results of this study suggest an alternative method of retaining peat cations, such as K, that reduce peat acidity. This alternative method of retaining peat soil cations, especially K ions, is a practical and sustainable approach for improving peat soil productivity.

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Biochar and clinoptilolite zeolite on selected chemical properties of soil cultivated with maize (Zea mays L.)

Cited by 18 publications

References 29 publications

Combined Application of Biochar and Lime Increases Maize Yield and Accelerates Carbon Loss from an Acidic Soil

Combined Application of Biochar and Lime Increases Maize Yield and Accelerates Carbon Loss from an Acidic Soil

Integrated use of biochar and lime as a tool to improve maize yield and mitigate CO2 emission: A review

Mitigating Potassium Leaching from Muriate of Potash in a Tropical Peat Soil Using Clinoptilolite Zeolite, Forest Litter Compost, and Chicken Litter Biochar

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