Biochar-compost as a new option for soil improvement: Application in various problem soils

S Qian, X Zhou, Y Fu, B Song, H Yan, Z Chen… - Science of the total …, 2023 - Elsevier
Due to the synergistic effects of biochar and compost/composting, the combined application
of biochar and compost (biochar-compost) has been recognized as a highly promising and …

[HTML][HTML] Biochar-plant interaction and detoxification strategies under abiotic stresses for achieving agricultural resilience: A critical review

M Hasnain, N Munir, Z Abideen, F Zulfiqar… - Ecotoxicology and …, 2023 - Elsevier
The unpredictable climatic perturbations, the expanding industrial and mining sectors,
excessive agrochemicals, greater reliance on wastewater usage in cultivation, and landfill …

Remediation technologies for acid mine drainage: Recent trends and future perspectives

U Daraz, Y Li, I Ahmad, R Iqbal, A Ditta - Chemosphere, 2023 - Elsevier
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a highly acidic solution rich in heavy metals and produced by
mining activities. It can severely inhibit the growth of plants, and microbial communities and …

Multifaceted ability of organic fertilizers to improve crop productivity and abiotic stress tolerance: Review and perspectives

Y Liu, X Lan, H Hou, J Ji, X Liu, Z Lv - Agronomy, 2024 - mdpi.com
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 …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on soil properties, growth yield, and physiochemical properties of sunflower seeds and oils

NM Alzamel, EMM Taha, AAA Bakr, N Loutfy - Sustainability, 2022 - mdpi.com
Sunflower is the most important source of edible oil and fourth-largest oilseed crop in the
world. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of using two organic fertilizers …

Zinc-induced anti-oxidative defense and osmotic adjustments to enhance drought stress tolerance in sunflower (Helianthus annuus L.)

AU Jan, F Hadi, A Ditta, M Suleman, M Ullah - … and Experimental Botany, 2022 - Elsevier
Zinc (Zn) is an essential micronutrient for plant growth and development and plays a vital
role in drought stress tolerance. To explore the physiological mechanisms of drought stress …

A review of treatment technologies for acid mine drainage and sustainability assessment

Y Yang, B Li, T Li, P Liu, B Zhang, L Che - Journal of Water Process …, 2023 - Elsevier
Acid mine drainage (AMD) is a pollutant with strong acidity and high concentration of metals,
metalloids, and sulfates caused by industrial activities, which is extremely harmful to the …

Exploring the recuperative potential of brassinosteroids and nano-biochar on growth, physiology, and yield of wheat under drought stress

MAS Raza, MA Ibrahim, A Ditta, R Iqbal, MU Aslam… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Drought stress as a result of rapidly changing climatic conditions has a direct negative
impact on crop production especially wheat which is the 2nd staple food crop. To fulfill the …

[HTML][HTML] Synergistic effects of biochar and potassium co-application on growth, physiological attributes, and antioxidant defense mechanisms of wheat under water …

MSN Chowdhury, MNH Sani, AB Siddique… - Plant Stress, 2024 - Elsevier
Global wheat production faces a severe threat from drought stress, necessitating innovative
strategies for enhanced crop resilience. This study examined the synergistic impact of …

[HTML][HTML] Algal-mediated nanoparticles, phycochar, and biofertilizers for mitigating abiotic stresses in plants: A review

Z Abideen, H Waqif, N Munir, A El-Keblawy, M Hasnain… - Agronomy, 2022 - mdpi.com
The excessive use of agrochemicals to ensure food security under the conditions of a
growing population, global climate change, weather extremes, droughts, wasteful use of …