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Research Project: Sustaining Productivity and Ecosystem Services of Agricultural and Horticultural Systems in the Southeastern United States

Location: Soil Dynamics Research

Title: Application of biochar in agricultural systems

Author
item KUMAR, RAKESH - Auburn University
item LAMBA, JASMEET - Auburn University
item ADHIKARI, SUSHIL - Auburn University
item Torbert, Henry - Allen
item SAWADGO, WENDIAM - Auburn University

Submitted to: Experiment Station Bulletins
Publication Type: Experiment Station
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/26/2024
Publication Date: 3/15/2024
Citation: Kumar, R., Lamba, J., Adhikari, S., Torbert III, H.A., Sawadgo, W. 2024. Application of biochar in agricultural systems. AL Cooperative Extension System. ANR-3058 https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/crop-production/application-of-biochar-in-agricultural-systems/.

Interpretive Summary: Biochar has widespread applications for bioenergy production, carbon capture and storage, contaminated soil remediation, soil amendment, non-point source pollution management, wastewater treatment, and water quality improvement. Biochar offers promising solutions for sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil quality, conserving resources, reducing negative environmental impacts, and contributing to climate change mitigation. In recent decades, there has been a resurgence of interest in biochar due to growing concerns about soil degradation and climate change. Biochar is a vital tool in the search for more sustainable and resilient food production systems because the agricultural industry faces increasing challenges.

Technical Abstract: Biochar has widespread applications for bioenergy production, carbon capture and storage, contaminated soil remediation, soil amendment, non-point source pollution management, wastewater treatment, and water quality improvement. Biochar offers promising solutions for sustainable agriculture by enhancing soil quality, conserving resources, reducing negative environmental impacts, and contributing to climate change mitigation. In recent decades, there has been a resurgence of interest in biochar due to growing concerns about soil degradation and climate change. Biochar is a vital tool in the search for more sustainable and resilient food production systems because the agricultural industry faces increasing challenges.