Effects of biochar on enhanced nutrient use efficiency of green bean, Vigna radiata L.
Abstract
Biochar is the carbonized material produced from biomass and is used in several environmental applications. The biochar characteristics depend on the carbonization conditions and feedstock. The suitability of a given biochar for soil improvement depends on the biochar characteristics, soil properties, and target plants. Biochar has been applied at 1-20% (w/w) in the soil, but currently there is a lack of information on what type and concentration of biochar are most suitable for a specific plant and soil quality. Too much biochar will reduce plant growth because of the high alkalinity of biochar, which will cause long-term soil alkalinity. In contrast, too little biochar might be insufficient to enhance plant productivity. In this study, a suitable concentration of cassava stem (an abundant agricultural waste in Thailand) biochar produced at 350 °C was evaluated for green bean (Vigna radiata L.) growth from germination to seed production in pots over 8 weeks. The soil fertility was increased with increasing biochar concentration. At 5% (w/w) biochar, the soil fertility and plant growth were significantly enhanced, while 10% (w/w) biochar significantly enhanced bean growth and bean pod production. The increased biochar concentration in the soil significantly increased the soil total nitrogen and extractable potassium (K) levels but did not affect the amount of available phosphorous. Biochar at 10% (w/w) significantly induced the accumulation of K in the stems, leaves, nut shells, and roots but not in nut seeds. Moreover, biochar not only increased the K concentration in soil but also increased the plant nutrient use efficiency of K, which is important for plant growth. Graphical abstract ᅟ.
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Cassava stem biochar increased soil porosity.
“In a pot study, Prapagdee and Tawinteung (2017) concluded that cassava stem biochar increased soil porosity”
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The electrical conductivity of soil increased when cassava stem-derived biochar was applied at a rate of 10% (w/w).
“Prapagdee and Tawinteung (2017) found that the EC of soil increased when cassava stem-derived biochar was applied at a rate of 10% (w/w).”
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Owing to its porous system, biochar can be a favourable habitat for soil microorganisms including bacteria, mycorrhizal fungi, and actinomycetes.
“Owing to its porous system, biochar can be a favourable habitat for soil microorganisms including bacteria, mycorrhizal fungi, and actinomycetes (Compant et al. 2010;Prapagdee and Tawinteung 2017).”
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- Authors
- Prapagdee, S., & Tawinteung, N.
- Affiliations
- Chulalongkorn University (TH)
- King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang (TH)
- Corresponding author
- Prapagdee, Songkrit
- ORCID
- Prapagdee, Songkrit
- Venue
- Environmental Science and Pollution Research
- Published
- 2017-02-24
- Volume
- 24
- Issue
- 10
- Pages
- 9460-9467
- ISSN
- 0944-1344 (ISSN-L)
- 1614-7499
- OpenAlex
- W2589863553
- Cited by
- 80
- References
- 56
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 12 · 2024: 13 · 2023: 16 · 2022: 13 · 2021: 9 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 6 · 2017: 2
- FWCI
- 4.18
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Environmental Science and Pollution Research (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Soil Science › Soil Carbon and Nitrogen Dynamics
- Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Soil Science › Agricultural Science and Fertilization
- Life Sciences › Agricultural and Biological Sciences › Soil Science › Plant Growth and Agriculture Techniques
- Keywords
- biochar, green beans, mungbean, nutrient use efficiency, soil fertility, potassium accumulation, soil alkalinity, plant growth, pod production, agricultural waste valorization
- MeSH terms
- Vigna, Charcoal, Soil, Thailand
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