Biochar is obtained by pyrolyzing biomass and is, by definition, applied in a way that avoids
its rapid oxidation to CO2. Its use in agriculture includes animal feeding, manure treatment …

Rapid urban expansion and a booming population are placing immense pressure on our
agricultural systems, leading to detrimental impacts on soil fertility and overall health. Due to …

The added value of biochar when applied along with fertilizers, beyond that of the fertilizers
themselves, has not been summarized. Focusing on direct comparisons between biochar …

Core Ideas Biochar generally improves the soil physical environment Sandy soils appear to
respond more to biochar than clayey soils Long‐term studies are needed to conclusively …

Current agriculture faces multiple challenges due to rapid increases in food demand and
environmental concerns. Recently, biochar application in agricultural soils has attracted a …

Carbon neutrality by the mid-twenty-first century is a grand challenge requiring technological
innovations. Biochar, a traditional soil amendment which has been used for fertility …

Drought and salt stress negatively affect soil fertility and plant growth. Application of biochar,
carbon-rich material developed from combustion of biomass under no or limited oxygen …

There is a growing interest in develo** “circular economy” with the major goal of
eliminating waste by appropriate planning. Biochar has recently gained popularity in the …

The long-term use of chemical fertilizers poses a serious threat to crop productivity and soil
quality. Organic fertilizers are used to improve the soil fertility and crop productivity. The …

Drought stress (DS) is a potential abiotic stress that is substantially reducing crop
productivity across the globe. Likewise, salinity stress (SS) is another serious abiotic stress …