Biochars influence seed germination and early growth of seedlings

Bio-char Sequestration in Terrestrial Ecosystems – A Review

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Effects of biochar from slow pyrolysis of papermill waste on agronomic performance and soil fertility

Van Zwieten, L., Kimber, S., Morris, S., Chan, K. Y., Downie, A., Rust, J., Joseph, S., & Cowie, A. (2010) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-009-0050-x · Cited by 1,916

Agronomic values of greenwaste biochar as a soil amendment

Chan, K. Y., Van Zwieten, L., Meszaros, I., Downie, A., & Joseph, S. (2007) · Soil Research · doi:10.1071/sr07109 · Cited by 1,902

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The Art, Science, and Technology of Charcoal Production

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Biological nitrogen fixation by common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) increases with bio-char additions

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Impact of Biochar Amendment on Fertility of a Southeastern Coastal Plain Soil

Novak, J. M., Busscher, W. J., Laird, D. L., Ahmedna, M., Watts, D. W., & Niandou, M. A. S. (2009) · Soil Science · doi:10.1097/ss.0b013e3181981d9a · Cited by 1,291

Dairy-Manure Derived Biochar Effectively Sorbs Lead and Atrazine

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Using poultry litter biochars as soil amendments

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Biochar improves agro-environmental aspects of pig slurry compost as a substrate for crops with energy and remediation uses

Sáez, J. A. L., Belda, R. M., Bernal, M. P., & Fornés, F. (2016) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.08.035 · Cited by 33

Sugarcane and pinewood biochar effects on activity and aerobic soil dissipation of metribuzin and pendimethalin

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Mitigation effect of biochar on sorghum seedling growth under salinity stress

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Ecotoxicological assessment of sewage sludge-derived biochars-amended soil

Tomczyk, B., Siatecka, A., Bogusz, A., & Oleszczuk, P. (2021) · Environmental Pollution · doi:10.1016/j.envpol.2021.116484 · Cited by 30

Enhanced bioavailability of phosphorus in sewage sludge through pyrolysis aided by calcined clam shell powder

Ren, Z., Zeng, W., Liu, H., Yuan, J., Peng, X., & Peng, Y. (2021) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2021.10.008 · Cited by 30

Improving Farming Practices for Sustainable Soil Use in the Humid Tropics and Rainforest Ecosystem Health

de Moura, E. G., Gehring, C., Braun, H., Ferraz, A. S. L., Reis, F. D. O., & Aguiar, A. D. C. F. (2016) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su8090841 · Cited by 32

Effects of Biochar on the Growth, Ginsenoside Content, and Soil Microbial Community Composition of Panax quinquefolium L

Yang, X., Ran, Z., Li, R., Fang, L., Zhou, J., & Guo, L. (2022) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-022-00835-7 · Cited by 28

Recovery of phosphate from dewatered anaerobic sludge and wastewater by thermally treated P.oceanica residues and its potential application as a fertilizer

Photiou, P., & Vyrides, I. (2021) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2021.113441 · Cited by 28

Effect of Biochar Type, Concentration and Washing Conditions on the Germination Parameters of Three Model Crops

Carril, P., Ghorbani, M., Loppi, S., & Celletti, S. (2023) · Plants · doi:10.3390/plants12122235 · Cited by 29

Functionalized biochar from waste as a slow-release nutrient source: Application on tomato plants

Rosa, D., Petruccelli, V., Iacobbi, M. C., Brasili, E., Badiali, C., Pasqua, G., & Palma, L. D. (2024) · Heliyon · doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29455 · Cited by 38

Nutrient status and phytotoxicity analysis of goat manure discharged from farms in South Korea

Cho, W.-M., Ravindran, B., Kim, J. K., Jeong, K.-H., Lee, D. J., & Choi, D.-Y. (2016) · Environmental Technology · doi:10.1080/09593330.2016.1239657 · Cited by 28

A rapid-test for screening biochar effects on seed germination

Olszyk, D. M., Shiroyama, T., Novak, J. M., & Johnson, M. G. (2018) · Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis · doi:10.1080/00103624.2018.1495726 · Cited by 30

Preparation and characterization of biochar: A case study on textile and food industry sludge management

Akter, B., Shammi, M., Akbor, M. A., Yasmin, S., Nahar, A., Akhter, S., Jolly, Y. N., & Uddin, M. K. (2022) · Case Studies in Chemical and Environmental Engineering · doi:10.1016/j.cscee.2022.100282 · Cited by 28

Sewage sludge derived biochars provoke negative effects on wheat growth related to the PTEs

Kong, L., Liu, J., Zhou, Q., Sun, Z., & Ma, Z. (2019) · Biochemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.bej.2019.107386 · Cited by 29

Physical, Chemical and Biological Characterization of Six Biochars Produced for the Remediation of Contaminated Sites

Denyes, M. J., Parisien, M. A., Rutter, A., & Zeeb, B. A. (2014) · Journal of Visualized Experiments · doi:10.3791/52183 · Cited by 35

Time-lapse effect of ancient plant coal biochar on some soil agrochemical parameters and soil characteristics

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Improving pea quality with vermicompost tea and aqueous biochar: Prospects for sustainable farming in Southern Africa

Adelabu, D. B., Steenhuisen, S., & Bredenhand, E. (2019) · South African Journal of Botany · doi:10.1016/j.sajb.2019.03.009 · Cited by 27

Maize, switchgrass, and ponderosa pine biochar added to soil increased herbicide sorption and decreased herbicide efficacy

Clay, S. A., Krack, K. K., Bruggeman, S. A. H., Papiernik, S. K., & Schumacher, T. E. (2016) · Journal of Environmental Science and Health Part B · doi:10.1080/03601234.2016.1170540 · Cited by 26

Coupled use of Fe-impregnated biochar and urea-hydrogen peroxide to simultaneously reduce soil–air emissions of fumigant and improve crop growth

Qin, J., Ashworth, D. J., Yates, S. R., & Shen, G. (2020) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.122762 · Cited by 24

Biochar Changes Shoot Growth and Root Distribution of Soybean during Early Vegetative Stages

Reyes‐Cabrera, J., León, R. G., Erickson, J. E., Silveira, M. L., Rowland, D., & Morgan, K. T. (2016) · Crop Science · doi:10.2135/cropsci2016.01.0075 · Cited by 25

Smoke-water commonly induces hormetic dose responses in plants

Calabrese, E. J., & Agathokleous, E. (2020) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2020.142776 · Cited by 24

Examining the effectiveness of biomass-derived biochar for the amelioration of tropospheric ozone-induced phytotoxicity in the Indian wheat cultivar HD 2967

Ghosh, A., Agrawal, M., & Agrawal, S. B. (2020) · Journal of Hazardous Materials · doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2020.124968 · Cited by 23

Enhanced removal of glyphosate from aqueous solution by nano-CaO2/AS composite: oxidation and precipitation

Xie, Y., Yang, X., Li, W.-W., Li, J., Wu, T., Wang, H., Huang, J.-H., & Xu, F. (2022) · Separation and Purification Technology · doi:10.1016/j.seppur.2021.120349 · Cited by 22

Single-use LDPE - Eucalyptus biomass char composite produced from co-pyrolysis has the properties to improve the soil quality

Vanapalli, K. R., Bhattacharya, J., Samal, B., Chandra, S., Medha, I., & Dubey, B. (2020) · Process Safety and Environmental Protection · doi:10.1016/j.psep.2020.10.051 · Cited by 25

Influence of biochar application on growth of Oryza sativa and its associated soil microbial ecology

Swagathnath, G., Selvasembian, R., Murugan, S., & Balasubramanian, P. (2019) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-018-0365-z · Cited by 23

Mixed Hardwood and Sugarcane Bagasse Biochar as Potting Mix Components for Container Tomato and Basil Seedling Production

Yu, P., Li, Q., Huang, L., Niu, G., & Gu, M. (2019) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app9214713 · Cited by 23

Calcium enhances phosphorus reclamation during biochar formation: Mechanisms and potential application as a phosphorus fertilizer in a paddy soil

Nan, H., Yang, F., Li, D., Cao, X., Xu, X., Qiu, H., & Zhao, L. (2023) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2023.03.018 · Cited by 22

Characterization and Potential Use of Biochar for the Remediation of Coal Mine Waste Containing Efflorescent Salts

Muegue, L. C. D., González, J. C. A., & Mesa, G. A. P. (2017) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su9112100 · Cited by 24

Efficacy of Characterized Prosopis Wood Biochar Amendments in Improving Growth, Nitrogen Use Efficiency, Nitrate Accumulation, and Mineral Content in Cabbage Genotypes

Saffeullah, P., Nabi, N., Zaman, M. B., Liaqat, S., Siddiqi, T. O., & Umar, S. (2021) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-020-00393-w · Cited by 22

The Effect of Various Types of Biochar Mixed with Mineral Fertilization on the Development and Ionome of Winter Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) Seedlings and Soil Properties in a Pot Experiment

Kulczycki, G., Magnucka, E. G., Oksińska, M. P., Kucińska, J., Kobyłecki, R., Pawęska, K., Zarzycki, R., Kacprzak, A., & Pietr, S. J. (2020) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy10121903 · Cited by 21

Straw Biochar-induced Modification of the Soil Physical Properties Enhances Growth, Yield and Water Productivity of Maize under Deficit Irrigation

Alfadil, A. A., Shaghaleh, H., Hamoud, Y. A., Xia, J., Wu, T., Hamad, A. A. A., Wang, Y., Abdoulaye, A. O., & Sheteiwy, M. S. A. (2021) · Communications in Soil Science and Plant Analysis · doi:10.1080/00103624.2021.1901913 · Cited by 23

Biochar application increases biological nitrogen fixation in soybean with improved soil properties in an Ultisol

Lin, X., Xie, Z., Hu, T., Wang, H., Chen, Z., Zhou, R., & Jin, P. (2023) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-023-01286-4 · Cited by 21

Effects of biochar and zero valent iron on the bioavailability and potential toxicity of heavy metals in contaminated soil at the field scale

Li, Q., Yin, J., Wu, L., Li, S., & Chen, L. (2023) · The Science of The Total Environment · doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.165386 · Cited by 21

Efficiently reducing the plant growth inhibition of CuO NPs using rice husk-derived biochar: experimental demonstration and mechanism investigation

Sima, X.-F., Shen, X.-C., Fang, T., Yu, H., & Jiang, H. T. (2017) · Environmental Science Nano · doi:10.1039/c7en00211d · Cited by 21

Effect of returning biochar from different pyrolysis temperatures and atmospheres on the growth of leaf-used lettuce

Xi, J., Li, H., Xi, J., Tan, S., Zheng, J., & Tan, Z. (2020) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-020-09840-8 · Cited by 22

Characterisation of livestock biochars and their effect on selected soil properties and maize early growth stage in soils of Eastern Cape province, South Africa

Dzvene, A. R., Chiduza, C., Mnkeni, P. N. S., & Peter, P. C. (2019) · South African Journal of Plant and Soil · doi:10.1080/02571862.2018.1536930 · Cited by 20

Evaluation of biochars as carriers for Rhizobium leguminosarum

Hardy, K., & Knight, J. D. (2020) · Canadian Journal of Microbiology · doi:10.1139/cjm-2020-0416 · Cited by 20

Ecotoxicological Effects of Biochar Obtained from Spent Coffee Grounds

de Souza, L. Z. M., Pinto, B. C., Alves, A. B., Ribeiro, A. V. D. O., Feliciano, D. C. T., da Silva, L. H., Dias, T. T. M., Yılmaz, M., de Oliveira, M. A., Bezerra, A. C. D. S., et al. (2022) · Materials Research · doi:10.1590/1980-5373-mr-2022-0013 · Cited by 22

Brewer’s spent grain-based biochar as a renewable energy source and agriculture substrate

Zabaleta, R., Torres, E., Sanchez, E. Y., Torres-Sciancalepore, R., Fabani, M. P., Mazza, G., & Rodríguez, R. (2024) · Journal of Material Cycles and Waste Management · doi:10.1007/s10163-024-02078-3 · Cited by 20

Mitigating biochar phytotoxicity via lanthanum (La) participation in pyrolysis

Li, Y., Yang, Y., Shen, F., Yang, G. L., Zhang, Y., Deng, S., Zhang, J., Zeng, Y., & Hu, Y. (2017) · Environmental Science and Pollution Research · doi:10.1007/s11356-017-8653-x · Cited by 20

Evaluation of pyrolysis chars derived from marine macroalgae silage as soil amendments

Adams, J. M. M., Turner, L., Toop, T. A., Kirby, M. E., Rolin, C., Judd, E., Inkster, R., McEvoy, L., Mirza, W., Theodorou, M. K., et al. (2020) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.12722 · Cited by 19

Effects of Biochar Derived from Maize Stover and Rice Straw on the Germination of their Seeds

Kamara, A. (2014) · American Journal of Agriculture and Forestry · doi:10.11648/j.ajaf.20140206.12 · Cited by 20

Effect of pyrolysis temperature on the properties of the coffee grounds biochar and composition of its leachates

Souza, K. D. G., de Oliveira, M. A., Alcântara, G. U., Paulino, G. M., de Lima, R. P., Ferreira, O. E., Bezerra, A. C. D. S., Pimenta, L. P. S., & Machado, A. R. T. (2023) · Chemical Papers · doi:10.1007/s11696-023-02755-x · Cited by 19

Long-term impact of biofertilization on soil health and nutritional quality of organic basmati rice in a typic ustchrept soil of India

Kumawat, A., Kumar, D., Shivay, Y. S., Bhatia, A., Rashmi, I., Yadav, D., & Kumar, A. (2023) · Frontiers in Environmental Science · doi:10.3389/fenvs.2023.1031844 · Cited by 19

Effects of rice-husk biochar on sand-based rootzone amendment and creeping bentgrass growth

Li, X., Chen, X., Weber-Siwirska, M., Cao, J., & Wang, Z. (2018) · Urban forestry & urban greening · doi:10.1016/j.ufug.2018.09.001 · Cited by 21

Effects of Corn Cob Produced Biochars on Urea Recovery from Human Urine and Their Application as Soil Conditioners

Zhang, Y., Li, Z., & Mahmood, I. B. (2015) · CLEAN - Soil Air Water · doi:10.1002/clen.201400489 · Cited by 19

Assessing soil quality under long-term organic vis-a-vis chemical farming after twelve years in north-western India

Nima, D., Aulakh, C. S., Sharma, S., & Kukal, S. S. (2020) · Journal of Plant Nutrition · doi:10.1080/01904167.2020.1862195 · Cited by 18

Biochar effects on bacterial communities in recycled concrete aggregates

Liao, J., Huang, Y., Su, Y., Guo, H., Ni, J., Li, D., Yuan, H., & Chen, Y. (2025) · Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering · doi:10.1007/s11783-025-1967-x · Cited by 18

Biochar mitigation of allelopathic effects in three invasive plants: evidence from seed germination trials

Bieser, J. M. H., Al-Zayat, M., Murtada, J., & Thomas, S. C. (2022) · Canadian Journal of Soil Science · doi:10.1139/cjss-2020-0160 · Cited by 19

Phytotoxicity Assessment of Agro-Industrial Waste and Its Biochar: Germination Bioassay in Four Horticultural Species

Zabaleta, R., Sanchez, E. Y., Romero, A. L. N., Maldonado, V. N. F., Fernandez, A., Zalazar-García, D., Fabani, M. P., Mazza, G., & Rodríguez, R. (2024) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy14112573 · Cited by 17

Application of Biochar Functionalized with Layered Double Hydroxides: Improved Plant Growth Performance after Use as Phosphate Adsorbent

Buates, J., & Imai, T. (2021) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app11146489 · Cited by 16

The Impact of Nutshell Biochar on the Environment as an Alternative Fuel or as a Soil Amendment

Jeníček, L., Tunklová, B., Malaťák, J., Velebil, J., Malaťáková, J., Neškudla, M., & Hnilička, F. (2023) · Materials · doi:10.3390/ma16052074 · Cited by 16

Evaluating the impact of different biochar types on wheat germination

Kataya, G., Charif, Z. E., Badran, A., Cornu, D., Bechelany, M., Hijazi, A., Sukkariyah, B. F., & Issa, M. (2024) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-024-76765-4 · Cited by 16

Effect of biochar on seed germination, early growth of Oryza sativa L. and soil nutrients

Shamim, M., Saha, N., & Hye, F. B. (2018) · Tropical Plant Research · doi:10.22271/tpr.2018.v5.i3.042 · Cited by 16

Effect of Pistachio Shell Biochar and Organic Cow Manure Application on Plant Growth, Water Retention Capacity and Nutrient Stress Mitigation

Pradhan, S., Parthasarathy, P., Mackey, H. R., Al‐Ansari, T. A., & McKay, G. (2024) · Waste and Biomass Valorization · doi:10.1007/s12649-024-02681-3 · Cited by 17

Herbaceous Perennial Seed Germination and Seedling Growth in Biochar-amended Propagation Substrates

Hoover, B. K. (2018) · HortScience · doi:10.21273/hortsci12624-17 · Cited by 16

Biochar as a Stimulator for Germination Capacity in Seeds of Virginia Mallow (Sida hermaphrodita (L.) Rusby)

Saletnik, B. A., Bajcar, M., Zaguła, G., Saletnik, A., Czernicka, M., & Puchalski, C. (2019) · Applied Sciences · doi:10.3390/app9163213 · Cited by 15

Effects of biostimulation by sugarcane bagasse and coffee grounds on sewage sludges, focusing agricultural use: Microbial characterization, respirometric assessment and toxicity reduction

Mazzeo, D. E. C., Misovic, A., Oliveira, F. A., Levy, C. E., Oehlmann, J., & de Marchi, M. R. R. (2020) · Waste Management · doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2020.08.033 · Cited by 15

Eco-friendly approach to improve traits of winter wheat by combining cold plasma treatments and carbonization of subtropical biomass waste

Saberi, M., Ghomi, H., & Andreasen, C. (2022) · Scientific Reports · doi:10.1038/s41598-022-15286-4 · Cited by 14

Fertilizer Value of Nutrient-Enriched Biochar and Response of Canola Crop

Hossain, M. Z., Bahar, M. M., Sarkar, B., Bolan, N. S., & Donne, S. W. (2024) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-024-01784-z · Cited by 15

Morpho-Physiological Responses of Pisum sativum L. to Different Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Light Spectra in Combination with Biochar Amendment

Polzella, A., Terzaghi, M., Trupiano, D., Baronti, S., Scippa, G. S., Chiatante, D., & Montagnoli, A. (2020) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy10030398 · Cited by 15

Biochar effects on germination and radicle extension in temperate tree seedlings under field conditions

Thomas, S. C. (2020) · Canadian Journal of Forest Research · doi:10.1139/cjfr-2019-0386 · Cited by 16

New Frontiers for Raw Wooden Residues, Biochar Production as a Resource for Environmental Challenges

Domenico, G. D., Bianchini, L., Stefano, V. D., Venanzi, R., Monaco, A. L., Colantoni, A., & Picchio, R. (2024) · C – Journal of Carbon Research · doi:10.3390/c10020054 · Cited by 16

Biocidal Activity of Fast Pyrolysis Biochar against Escherichia coli O157:H7 in Soil Varies Based on Production Temperature or Age of Biochar

Gurtler, J. B., Mullen, C. A., Boateng, A. A., Mašek, O., & Camp, M. J. (2020) · Journal of Food Protection · doi:10.4315/0362-028x.jfp-19-331 · Cited by 16

The Effects of Rice Husk Biochar Rate on Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi and Growth of Soursop (Annona muricata L.) Seedlings

Harun, N. S. N., Jaafar, N. M., & Sakimin, S. Z. (2021) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su13041817 · Cited by 13

Improved screening of biochar compounds for potential toxic activity with microbial biosensors

Knox, O. G. G., Weitz, H. J., Anderson, P., Borlinghaus, M., & Fountaine, J. M. (2018) · Environmental Technology & Innovation · doi:10.1016/j.eti.2017.12.007 · Cited by 13

Suitability of Biochar and Biomass Ash in Basket Willow (Salix Viminalis L.) Cultivation

Saletnik, B. A., & Puchalski, C. (2019) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy9100577 · Cited by 13

Vinasse and Biochar Effects on Germination and Growth of Palmer Amaranth ( Amaranthus palmeri ), Sicklepod ( Senna obtusifolia ), and Southern Crabgrass ( Digitaria ciliaris )

Soni, N., Leon, R. G., Erickson, J. E., Ferrell, J. A., Silveira, M. L., & Giurcanu, M. C. (2014) · Weed Technology · doi:10.1614/wt-d-14-00044.1 · Cited by 12

Biochar as Soil Amendment for Mitigating Nutrients Stress in Crops

Adnan, M., Khan, M. A., Basir, A., Fahad, S., Nasar, J., Imran, Alharbi, S., Ghoneim, A. M., Yu, G., Saleem, M. H., et al. (2023) · Sustainable agriculture reviews · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-26983-7_5 · Cited by 12

Optimization of peapod peel biochar amendment for sustainable agriculture by surface response methodology towards water-food-environment nexus

Pradhan, S., Parthasarathy, P., Mackey, H. R., Al‐Ansari, T. A., & McKay, G. (2024) · Chemical Engineering Journal · doi:10.1016/j.cej.2024.155243 · Cited by 14

From crop left-overs to nutrient resource: growth-stimulating potential of biochar in nutrient solutions for wheat soilless cultivation systems

Kunnen, K., Ali, M. M., Lataf, A., Hees, M. V., Nauts, R., Horemans, N., Vandamme, D., & Cuypers, A. (2024) · Frontiers in Plant Science · doi:10.3389/fpls.2024.1414212 · Cited by 13

Management of abiotic stresses with nano-black carbon is a tool for crop production

Ahmad, I. (2022) · Journal of Plant Nutrition · doi:10.1080/01904167.2022.2046085 · Cited by 13

Assessment of phytotoxic potential and pathogenic bacteria removal from secondary effluents during ozonation and UV/H2O2

Sommaggio, L. R. D., Oliveira, F. A., Malvestiti, J. A., Mazzeo, D. E. C., Levy, C. E., Dantas, R. F., & Marin‐Morales, M. A. (2022) · Journal of Environmental Management · doi:10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.115522 · Cited by 12

BIOCHAR, FYM AND NITROGEN INCREASES WEED INFESTATION IN WHEAT

Arif, M. S., Ali, K., Haq, M. S., & Khan, Z. (2013) · JOURNAL OF WEED SCIENCE RESEARCH · Cited by 12

Effects of biochar on pepperoncini (Capsicum annuum L cv. Stavros) germination and seedling growth in two soil types

Liopa-Tsakalidi, A., & BAROUCHAS, P. E. (2017) · Australian Journal of Crop Science · doi:10.21475/ajcs.17.11.03.pne328 · Cited by 12

A Comprehensive Review on Feasibility of Different Agro Residues for Production of Bio-Oil, Bio-Char and Pyro-Gas

Shah, J. B., & Valaki, J. B. (2023) · Jurnal Kejuruteraan · doi:10.17576/jkukm-2023-35(1)-08 · Cited by 12

Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil

Danish, M., Pradhan, S., McKay, G., Al‐Ansari, T. A., Mansour, S. A., & Mackey, H. R. (2024) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-024-01670-8 · Cited by 11

The impact of biochar doses on soil quality and microbial functional diversity

Gałązka, A., Jonczyk, K., Gawryjołek, K., & Ciepiel, J. (2019) · BioResources · doi:10.15376/biores.14.4.7852-7868 · Cited by 11

EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT BIOCHAR-BASED FERTILIZERS ON THE BIOLOGICAL PROPERTIES AND ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF POD PEPPER (Capsicum annuum var. frutescens L.)

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