Prepared bio-char was spread over the soil in agricultural land and then ploughing it properly for regular intervals will increase the yield compared to non filled bio-char field . if yes, please share your views on this .
Yes it will definitely increase your productivity because there are numerous benefits of having biochar mixed in your soil.
@Haroon ilahi , Thank you sir . Do you suggest any particular bio-char will give more yield to the Mango , coconut etc..
Yoga Nandam K Sir, biochar has its alkali in nature and can be worked better under slightly acidic soil, although it has good amount of carbon and this is depends upon source which is being utilizes for making biochar.
No doubt , its like a panacea . And , if we are in a position to reduce its dose and increase carbon recovery , in addition to address some enviornmnetal concerns ( which by no mean , so simple ) , we will win our battle of depleting soil organic carbon , a growing global concern , considering the residence time of carbon added through biochars....
Uma gave a good response and the benefits of 'liming' and char are often confused/confounded.
...depending on the amount applied, the biochars` properties, soil conditions and fertilization management application of biochar may reduce plant performance/decrease yields; see for instance:
Article Application of biochars to sandy and silty soil failed to in...
However, applied to acidic soil the co-applied ash elevates the soil pH, increases availability and mobility of nutrients => however, it`s a rather transient effect.
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Nils
Yes, Biochar can benefit the soil and resultantly increase the crop yield, but only if properly prepared (by pyrolysis of biomass) and proper utilization !
Yes, many literature shows biochar does increase yield but needs wider tests really.
yes it icreases the yield and also it can enhance more when applied in low OC soils
I am for the use of biochar, especially the one that is produced in the field because of its low cost
Please have a look at this useful RG link.
Article Biochar effects on crop yields with and without fertilizer: ...
It depends on the conditions of the area and the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. However, if we accept that biochar improves the physical properties of the soil, it can improve water retention and soil aeration, thus improving the conditions of microorganisms and increasing the performance of soil biomass.
Biochars are primarily low in plant macronutrients and can never serve as a major nutrient source particularly nitrogen to plants. But combination with chemical fertilization seems to be important to realize the synergic beneficial effects of biochar amendment.
Biochar is C rich source..more Carbon in the soil enhances soil microbial population.Thus this elevated Microbial population and its unison(combined) activities enhance mineral content in the soil which are in plant available form.In general,it increases yield.
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