We synthesized 20 years of research to explain the interrelated processes that determine
soil and plant responses to biochar. The properties of biochar and its effects within …

Various studies have established that feedstock choice, pyrolysis temperature, and pyrolysis
type influence final biochar physicochemical characteristics. However, overarching analyses …

Amending soil with biochar (pyrolized biomass) is suggested as a globally applicable
approach to address climate change and soil degradation by carbon sequestration …

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 …

A growing body of research into the effects of biochar on soil physical characteristics
suggests that it is most effective in coarse-textured soils. In this study, we set out to test this …

Purpose Biochar, the by-product of thermal decomposition of organic materials in an oxygen-
limited environment, is increasingly being investigated due to its potential benefits for soil …

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) is a genetically diverse Andean crop that has earned
special attention worldwide due to its nutritional and health benefits and its ability to adapt to …

Pyrolysis is a promising technology for converting biomass into renewable biofuels. This
study provides an overview of ongoing efforts and advances as well as environmental and …

Biochar is a carbon‐rich coproduct resulting from pyrolyzing biomass. When applied to the
soil it resists decomposition, effectively sequestering the applied carbon and mitigating …

Soil amendment with pyrogenic carbon (biochar) is discussed as strategy to improve soil
fertility to enable economic plus environmental benefits. In temperate soils, however, the use …