How biochar works, and when it doesn't: A review of mechanisms controlling soil and plant responses to biochar
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 …
soil and plant responses to biochar. The properties of biochar and its effects within …
Biochar in agriculture–A systematic review of 26 global meta‐analyses
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 …
its rapid oxidation to CO2. Its use in agriculture includes animal feeding, manure treatment …
Integrating the evidence for a terrestrial carbon sink caused by increasing atmospheric CO2
Atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration ([CO2]) is increasing, which increases leaf‐scale
photosynthesis and intrinsic water‐use efficiency. These direct responses have the potential …
photosynthesis and intrinsic water‐use efficiency. These direct responses have the potential …
Carbon sequestration strategies in soil using biochar: advances, challenges, and opportunities
Biochar, a carbon (C)-rich material obtained from the thermochemical conversion of biomass
under oxygen-limited environments, has been proposed as one of the most promising …
under oxygen-limited environments, has been proposed as one of the most promising …
A starting guide to root ecology: strengthening ecological concepts and standardising root classification, sampling, processing and trait measurements
In the context of a recent massive increase in research on plant root functions and their
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
impact on the environment, root ecologists currently face many important challenges to keep …
From energy to (soil organic) matter
In this concept paper, we propose a new view on soil organic matter (SOM) formation:
microorganisms use most of the organics entering the soil as energy rather than as a source …
microorganisms use most of the organics entering the soil as energy rather than as a source …
A critical review of the possible adverse effects of biochar in the soil environment
Biochar has received extensive attention because of its multi-functionality for agricultural
and environmental applications. Despite its many benefits, there are concerns related to the …
and environmental applications. Despite its many benefits, there are concerns related to the …
Deep-C storage: Biological, chemical and physical strategies to enhance carbon stocks in agricultural subsoils
Due to their substantial volume, subsoils contain more of the total soil carbon (C) pool than
topsoils. Much of this C is thousands of years old, suggesting that subsoils offer …
topsoils. Much of this C is thousands of years old, suggesting that subsoils offer …
The long-term uncertainty of biodegradable mulch film residues and associated microplastics pollution on plant-soil health
Biodegradable mulch film potentially offers an encouraging alternative to conventional
(petroleum-based) plastic films. Since biodegradable films are more susceptible to rapid …
(petroleum-based) plastic films. Since biodegradable films are more susceptible to rapid …
Mechanisms of soil organic carbon stability and its response to no‐till: A global synthesis and perspective
ZR Kan, WX Liu, WS Liu, R Lal, YP Dang… - Global Change …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Mechanisms of soil organic carbon (SOC) stabilization have been widely studied due to their
relevance in the global carbon cycle. No‐till (NT) has been frequently adopted to sequester …
relevance in the global carbon cycle. No‐till (NT) has been frequently adopted to sequester …