In present days, Biochar has become a handy soil conditioner as well as soil nutrient resources in agricultural field. But, often we found that biochar itself can not fulfill the plant nutrients requirement. In this reason, there are several researches going on how to enrich Biochar with nutrients. I am also trying to enrich the biochar effectively so that we can formulate an "enriched Biochar" which can go for recommendations purpose as well. My question to all the scientific community is- if I dissolve the Biochar into nutrient solution (along with minute amount of Chitosan powder to ensure adsorption) and then after drying, go for application. Will it be a good idea?
Seeking better suggestions from all of you. Thank you in advance!!
Yes, it is a viable idea to dissolve biochar into a nutrient solution and then dry it before application. This could help to increase the nutrient availability of the biochar, which can be beneficial for plant growth. However, it is important to consider the nutrient composition of the nutrient solution and the type of biochar you are using, as both of these can affect the efficacy of the enriched biochar. You should also consider the effects of chitosan powder on the biochar
Generally, Biochar can be enriched in nutrient solution by soaking it in the solution for several hours, allowing the solution to permeate the porous surface of the biochar and absorb into its interior. This will allow the biochar to act as a nutrient reservoir, slowly releasing the nutrient solution as needed. In addition, chitosan powder can be added to the nutrient solution prior to soaking the biochar to ensure that the nutrients are adsorbed onto the surface of the biochar. Chitosan is a natural polymer derived from crustacean shells, and it is highly effective at binding to surfaces and absorbing nutrients. By adding it to the nutrient solution, the chitosan will bind to the surface of the biochar, creating an additional layer of nutrient-rich material that will slowly release the nutrients over time.
@Peter Donkor Many many thanks for sharing your thoughts on this topic.
In this regard, I have another question. Can you suggest the proportion of Chitosan powder in the nutrient solution? Also mention the nutrient content of the solution, if you have any such type of prior research experience.
The proportion of Chitosan powder in the nutrient solution depends on the desired outcome. Generally, the amount of Chitosan powder used in the nutrient solution ranges from 0.1 to 1.0 g/L for plant growth promotion. The nutrient content of the solution should include nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and other essential micronutrients.
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