Biochar‐application rate and method affect nutrient availability and retention in a coarse‐textured, temperate agricultural Cambisol in a microcosm experiment
Abstract:Background
Agricultural soils often require organic amendments, which improve crop yield and ecosystem services. Biochar has been proven to increase nutrient availability and retention in fine‐textured, tropical soils.
Aims
Here we determine how coarse‐textured, temperate soils react to different biochar‐application rates in different tillage systems.
Methods
We conducted a 6‐month laboratory incubation experiment in microcosms filled with a coarse‐textured, temperate agricultural soil to determine the effects… Show more
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