Biochar increases soil microbial biomass with changes in extra- and intracellular enzyme activities: a global meta-analysis

The meta-analysis of response ratios in experimental ecology

Hedges, L. V., Gurevitch, J., & Curtis, P. S. (1999) · Ecology · doi:10.1890/0012-9658(1999)080[1150:tmaorr]2.0.co;2 · Cited by 4,704

Dynamic Molecular Structure of Plant Biomass-Derived Black Carbon (Biochar)

Keiluweit, M., Nico, P. S., Johnson, M. G., & Kleber, M. (2010) · Environmental Science & Technology · doi:10.1021/es9031419 · Cited by 3,230

Biochar for environmental management: science and technology

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Sustainable biochar to mitigate global climate change

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Soil enzymes in a changing environment: Current knowledge and future directions

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A review of biochar and its use and function in soil

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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

Biochar and its effects on plant productivity and nutrient cycling: A meta-analysis

Biederman, L. A., & Harpole, W. S. (2013) · GCB Bioenergy · doi:10.1111/gcbb.12037 · Cited by 1,737

Contrasting Soil pH Effects on Fungal and Bacterial Growth Suggest Functional Redundancy in Carbon Mineralization

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The implications of exoenzyme activity on microbial carbon and nitrogen limitation in soil: a theoretical model

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Effects of biochar from algae (Sargassum spp.) on the fertility of two chlordecone contaminated West Indies soil

Stephan, P., Leglize, P., Garcia, L., Charrois, L., Hartmeyer, P., Fauvet, A., & Piutti, S. (2025) · PLoS ONE · doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0338385 · Cited by 1

Mitigating Salt Stress in Cotton through Biochar Amendments: Effects on growth, Oxidative Stress, and Microbial Activity

Sarıoğlu, A., Cun, S., Fırat, Z., Sakïn, E., Beyyavaş, V., & Yanardağ, İ. H. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03078-y · Cited by 1

Organic fertilizer substitution alleviates microbial resource limitations to enhance soil function and crop yields

Jiang, G., Zhu, C., Yang, J., Wu, T., van Groenigen, K. J., Xu, M., Zhu, C., Wang, B., Wang, M., Liu, F., et al. (2026) · Soil Ecology Letters · doi:10.1007/s42832-026-0427-2 · Cited by 1

Biochar application rate regulates soil microbial processes and nutrient dynamics in compost-amended urban agricultural soils

Gao, S., Burce, K., Smith, L., Espinoza, N., & Melbourne, A. (2026) · Frontiers in Soil Science · doi:10.3389/fsoil.2026.1845450 · Cited by 1

Biochar-microbe synergy: boosting soil health and fertility

Kesavardhini, K., Nayak, A. K., Tharani, E., Banu, A. S., Vijayalakshmi, R., Gayathri, K., Lokeshwari, B., & Saranraj, P. (2026) · Discover Applied Sciences · doi:10.1007/s42452-026-08957-8 · Cited by 1

Biochar effects on soil multifunctionality depend on nitrogen deposition levels in Larix kaempferi plantations

He, L.-X., Hu, C., Gong, J.-Y., Cui, L.-Y., Zhou, S., Wu, J.-Y., Yu, F.-H., Levanič, T., & Lei, J.-P. (2026) · Industrial Crops and Products · doi:10.1016/j.indcrop.2026.123660 · Cited by 1

Study on enzyme activity inhibition mechanism of Thiobacillus denitrification intracellular enzyme to sulfate-reducing bacteria intracellular enzyme

Qiu, L., Tian, J. W., Zhang, W., Gong, A., & Zhao, W. (2022) · Anti-Corrosion Methods and Materials · doi:10.1108/acmm-01-2021-2425 · Cited by 1

Biochar as a Possible New Alternative in the Propagation Medium of Olive Cuttings

shazly, M. E. (2023) · Egyptian Journal of Horticulture · doi:10.21608/ejoh.2023.227244.1260 · Cited by 1

The effect of partial replacement of calf fat and canola oil instead of dietary fish oil on growth performance, liver tissue, liver enzymes and chemical composition of young rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss)

Jafarnodeh, H., Ghelichi, A., Jorjani, S., & Akrami, R. (2024) · Aquaculture Reports · doi:10.1016/j.aqrep.2024.102097 · Cited by 1

Productivity and health of soil cultivated with forage cactus (Opuntia cochenillifera (L.) Mill.) with combined use of topsoil and biochar

da França, R. F., de Medeiros, É. V., Silva, R. O., da Costa, D. P., Fausto, R. A. D. S., de Souza, C. F., Filho, A. P. M., Lima, J. R. D. S., Hammecker, C., & Araújo, A. P. (2024) · Revista Brasileira de Geografia Física · doi:10.26848/rbgf.v17.4.p2772-2783 · Cited by 1

The Effect of Biochar Addition in Potato Fields on Microbial Communities in the Arid Region of Northern China

Guo, J., Zhou, H., Jia, L., Wang, Y., Fan, M., & Shi, X. (2025) · Agronomy · doi:10.3390/agronomy15040945 · Cited by 1

Protection and enrichment: how two different carbonaceous biofilm supports improve methane yield from encapsulated anaerobic microorganisms

Borthakur, A., Dorner, M., Johnson, K., Arnold, W. A., & Novak, P. J. (2025) · Environmental Science Water Research & Technology · doi:10.1039/d4ew01043d · Cited by 1

Retention of fragmented fine woody debris enhances soil health, microbial activity, and ecosystem functions in urban forests of Northeast China

Xing, H., & Yang, L. (2025) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-025-07576-3 · Cited by 1

Light Controlled Nanobiohybrids for Modulating Chiral Alcohol Synthesis

Yin, H., Cui, S., Cao, Y., Ge, J., & Lou, W. (2023) · Applied Biochemistry and Biotechnology · doi:10.1007/s12010-023-04667-8

Peer Review #3 of "Biochar improves the growth and physiological traits of alfalfa, amaranth and maize grown under salt stress (v0.2)"

(2023) · PeerJ · doi:10.7287/peerj.15684v0.2/reviews/3

Peer Review #1 of "Biochar improves the growth and physiological traits of alfalfa, amaranth and maize grown under salt stress (v0.2)"

(2023) · PeerJ · doi:10.7287/peerj.15684v0.2/reviews/1

Peer Review #3 of "Biochar improves the growth and physiological traits of alfalfa, amaranth and maize grown under salt stress (v0.1)"

(2023) · PeerJ · doi:10.7287/peerj.15684v0.1/reviews/3

Peer Review #1 of "Biochar improves the growth and physiological traits of alfalfa, amaranth and maize grown under salt stress (v0.1)"

(2023) · PeerJ · doi:10.7287/peerj.15684v0.1/reviews/1

Peer Review #4 of "Biochar improves the growth and physiological traits of alfalfa, amaranth and maize grown under salt stress (v0.1)"

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Peer Review #2 of "Biochar improves the growth and physiological traits of alfalfa, amaranth and maize grown under salt stress (v0.1)"

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Saline-Alkali Soil Amended with Biochar Derived from Maricultural-Solid-Waste: Ameliorative Effect and MechanismPreprint

Cai, Y., Ren, L., Wu, L., Li, J., Yang, S., Song, X., & Li, X. (2023) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.4647990

ABUNDÂNCIA DE GENES DO CICLO DO NITROGÊNIO NO SOLO APÓS APLICAÇÃO DE BIOCHAR

Cosenza, M. L., Gabetto, F. P., & Carvalho, J. L. N. (2023) · Encontro Latino Americano de Iniciação Científica, Encontro Latino Americano de Pós-Graduação, INIC Jr, INID e ENEXUN (INIC/EPG) · doi:10.18066/inic0885.23

Microbial Biomass

Sunish, K. S., & Thazeem, B. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-99-6727-8_6

Impact of biochar on soil, crop, and climate sustainability

Rakesh, S., Jannu, N., Bhanusree, M. R., Divya, B., Jogula, K., Raju, B., Reddy, S. B., Balraju, W., Hosur, S. R., Pandit, V. B., et al. (2024) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-18486-4.00004-x

Biomass: Microbial Marvels and Sustainable Solutions

Mullick, K., Das, D., Raj, S. K., Ash, A., & Radha, P. (2024) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-97-6270-5_30

Some Effects of Biochar on Soil Microorganisms

Dayoub, E. B., Tóth, Z., & Anda, A. (2024) · GEORGIKON FOR AGRICULTURE · doi:10.70809/6553

Mechanistic insights into biochar’s influence on nitrogen cycle homeostasis, microbial dynamics, and crop productivity in fertilized agroecosystems

Das, P., & Saha, P. (2025) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-29855-4.00016-3

Bioactive Phytochemicals from Cabbage (Brassica oleracea) By-products

Uddin, S., Iqbal, J., Abbasi, B. A., Tareen, A. R., Ijaz, S., Ullah, Z., Yaseen, T., Ali, H., Jamil, M., Sher, H., et al. (2025) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-3-031-80700-8_3

Effects of Biochar (Re)Application and Nitrogen Inputs on Soil Microbial Communities, Soil Properties, and Crop YieldPreprint

Chojnacka, A., Šimanský, V., Kačániová, M., Čmiková, N., Molnárová, M., Hořák, J., & Jończak, J. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5342868

Soil texture shapes biochar-induced shifts in microbial communities and severity of potato common scabPreprint

Máslová, A., Kopecký, J., Tejnecký, V., Mercl, F., & Ságová‐Marečková, M. (2025) · bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory) · doi:10.1101/2025.07.11.664502

Characterization and Cytotoxic Activity Evaluation of Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) Enzyme Purified From Escherichia coli.

Mhmood, W. O., & Hussein, A. A. (2025) · International Journal of Advancement in Life Sciences Research · doi:10.31632/ijalsr.2025.v08i03.005

Effects of 13-Years Of Organic Amendments And Mineral Nitrogen Fertilization On Aggregate-Associated Carbon and Nitrogen and Soil Organic Matter StabilityPreprint

Wang, C., Kuzyakov, Y. V., Bol, R. A., Gunina, A., Brown, R. W., Jones, D. L., Xu, Y., Fan, M., & Chen, H. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5397860

Effects Of Different Contaminants On Soil Properties: A Global Meta-AnalysisPreprint

Wang, Z., Chen, J., & Lu, L. (2025) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.5397451

Use of biochar in enhancing crop yields and its nutrient depletion over time

Ng`andu, M., & Taulu, S. (2025) · International Journal of Science and Research Archive · doi:10.30574/ijsra.2025.16.2.2414

Biochar Application for Soil Carbon Sequestration and Greenhouse Gas Mitigation in Forest Ecosystems: A Bibliometric Analysis Using CiteSpace

Xu, X., Cao, Z., Guo, Y., Li, T., Jiao, L., Bai, Y., & Liu, C. (2025) · Forests · doi:10.3390/f16091454

Effects of biochar adsorption on extracellular enzymes activity: measurement and interpretation

Zeng, L., Feldblyum, J. I., & Huang, R. (2025) · Soil Science Society of America Journal · doi:10.1002/saj2.70123

Biochar: the Earth’s black gold – a sustainable agricultural revolution

Rahman, U., Younas, Z., Ahmad, M., Ahmad, I., & Mashwani, Z. (2025) · Biofuels Bioproducts and Biorefining · doi:10.1002/bbb.70059

Assessing Bioavailability and Toxicity of Manganese in Trivalent Chromium Contaminated Soil Amended with Biochar and Calcium Carbonate Using Earthworms (Eisenia fetida)

Jee, H. K., & Park, J. H. (2025) · Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology · doi:10.1007/s00244-025-01166-1

Unraveling the drivers of corn yield response to optimization fertilization in plateau acidic red soils

Chen, Z., Yan, K., Yan, H., Mei, X., Wang, C., Chen, X., Hu, W., Fu, B., Ni, M., Li, Z., et al. (2025) · Field Crops Research · doi:10.1016/j.fcr.2025.110157

Improvement of rhizospheric biological activity as a residual impact of parthenium biochar application in heavy metal contaminated inceptisol of India

Mukherjee, S., Singh, S. K., Jiménez‐Ballesta, R., Trujillo‐González, J. M., & Patra, A. (2025) · Environmental Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s42398-025-00402-7

Biochar as Sustainable Solution for Reducing Chemical Inputs and Enhancing Soil Quality Under Agroecological System

Jaziri, S., Zoghlami, R. I., Khelil, M. B., Hmissi, I., & R’him, T. (2025) · International Journal of Agronomy · doi:10.1155/ioa/8755410

Effects of Pyrolytic Char as A Soil Amendment on Soil Properties and Plant Growth

Lavie, J. D., Kemausuor, F., Laari, P. Y., Akohene, J., Asante-Mensah, L., Sefa, R. J., Mbaa, W., & Commeh, M. K. (2025) · Journal of Science and Technology (Ghana) · doi:10.4314/just.v43i3.2

Biochar application affects respiration and concomitant biological activities in agricultural soils: A global meta-analysis

Jianghai, W. A. N. G., Ngaba, M. J. Y., Rennenberg, H., & Hu, B. (2026) · Pedosphere · doi:10.1016/j.pedsph.2026.01.019

Sustainable valorization of municipal solid waste into nutrient rich biochar and compost for agricultural use

Aslam, S., Nazir, A., Munir, M., Arshad, F., Jabeen, A., Waheed, M., Ávila-Quezada, G. D., Allah, E. F. A., & Hashem, A. (2026) · Biomass Conversion and Biorefinery · doi:10.1007/s13399-026-07078-x

BIOCHAR: A SUPER AMENDMENT FOR SOIL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY

Sharma, A., Sharma, R., & Arushi, A. (2025) · PLANT ARCHIVES · doi:10.51470/plantarchives.2026.v26.supplement-1.338

The Effect of Biochar on Disperse and Mineral-Associated Organic Matter in Soddy-Podzolic Sandy Loam Soil

Boitsova, L. V., & Зинчук, Е. Г. (2025) · Moscow University Soil Science Bulletin · doi:10.3103/s0147687425700607

Differential Pathways of Distinct Organic Amendments in Ameliorating the Root Zone Environment of Saline-Alkali Farmland: A Case Study of Straw, Biochar, and Peat

Li, J., Meng, X., & Chen, X. (2026) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture16070730

Persistence of soil organic carbon regulated by carbon input type and application rate during microbial decomposition

Yu, F., Zhong, Y., & He, J. (2026) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-026-08360-7

BIOCHAR DERIVED FROM WATER SLUDGE: COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON SOIL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT, NUTRIENT CYCLING, AND CROP PRODUCTIVITY

EMMANUELA, N., ALHASSAN, M., OKAFOR, J., & Ezekiel–Adewoyin, D. T. (2026) · Journal of Entomology and Agronomy Studies · doi:10.70382/bjeas.v11i1.035

Rhizodéposition du carbone et de l'azote chez quatre espèces de Fabacées, conséquences sur la structure et l'activité du microbiote du sol.

Kanté, M. (2022) · theses.fr (ABES) · doi:10.70675/f858c6baz7f45z4ea4zbeaazb86d0bda1189

Influence des amendements organiques issus de résidus de palmier dattier sur les propriétés et la fertilité de sols de régions arides et semi-arides

Guyader, E. L. (2024) · theses.fr (ABES) · doi:10.70675/914e9003z1ae5z440az8dc1z397c8ed80961

From Field to Future: Green Revolution 2.0—Biochar Innovations for Sustainable Agri-Health

Kumar, V., Raghuvanshi, N., Chandel, N., Rai, A., Parmar, K., Alotaibi, E. S., & Tomar, A. (2026) · Sustainable development and biodiversity · doi:10.1007/978-981-95-7777-4_11

Sustainable Valorization of Seawater Aquaculture Waste via Corn Straw Biochar: Enhancing Methane Production, Shaping Microbial Communities, and Reducing Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Yinuo, Z., Liu, Y., Liang, C., Song, A., & Zou, Y. (2026) · Sustainability · doi:10.3390/su18104723

Biochar with wheat straw and farmyard manure modulate microbial activity by inducing qualitative and quantitative changes in soil organic carbon in saline, sodic and saline-sodic soils

Fatima, S., Riaz, M., Djalovic, I., & Prasad, P. V. V. (2026) · PeerJ · doi:10.7717/peerj.21100

Biochar-based integrated nutrient management improves soil quality and biological functioning in a rice–wheat cropping system

Jaswal, A., Mehta, C. M., Singh, A., Kumar, A., & Jayanthi, J. (2026) · Discover Sustainability · doi:10.1007/s43621-026-03395-3

Temperature sensitivity of respiration in biochar-amended soils with different textures, moisture levels and fertilizer treatments

Walkiewicz, A., Kubaczyński, A., Rafalska, A., Ghorbani, M., & Osborne, B. (2026) · International Agrophysics · doi:10.31545/intagr/218468

The addition of biochar to the soils: How microbial communities potentially respond?

Akensous, F.-Z., Sbbar, N., & Meddich, A. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-27763-4.00015-5

Nano-biochar applications in environmental remediation

Nouri, M. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-27763-4.00016-7

Duration of Spent Mushroom Substrate Return Affects Microbial Assembly and Nitrogen Metabolism to Promote Functional Stabilization in Rice–Mushroom Crop Rotation Systems

Yue, Y., Jiang, Y., ZHANG, Y., Xiao, T., Hao, H., Wang, Q., 仝宗军, Zhang, J. N., & Chen, H. (2026) · Microorganisms · doi:10.3390/microorganisms14061251

Biochar: Contributions to Sustainable Agriculture, Climate Change, and The Circular Economy

Budthapa, K., & Handayani, I. P. (2026) · International Journal of Horticulture and Agriculture Research · doi:10.58806/ijhar.2026.v2i5n03

Cadmium enhances biochar-based carbon sequestration in soils via cation bridging and microbial toxicity

Nie, H., Shen, C., Han, X., Lai, Z., Chen, M., Hu, C., Han, L., Tang, H., & Yang, Z. (2026) · Biochar X · doi:10.48130/bchax-0026-0016

Synergistic Biochar, Compost, and Sulfur Amendments Restore Microbial Function and Nutrient Cycling Traits in Arid Soils at Field Scale

Maghatasi, B. A., Zadjali, R., Menezes‐Blackburn, D., Al-Siyabi, B., & Al‐Ismaily, S. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03211-x

A rough set approach for evaluating the chemical properties of biochar based on accelerated aging data

Atis, R. C. R., Aquino, T. M. B., Marron, A. L. L., & Belmonte, B. A. (2026) · Elsevier eBooks · doi:10.1016/b978-0-443-21721-0.00013-2

Harnessing Biochar Potential to Support Maize Productivity and Bio-methane Output While Restraining Soil N2O EmissionsPreprint

Hassan, M., Khan, T. A., Noor, M. A., Huang, G., & Barbanti, L. (2026) · SSRN Electronic Journal · doi:10.2139/ssrn.7155070

Combined Application of Magnesium Fertilizer and Biochar Boosts Tea (Camellia sinensis) Quality Through Soil Quality and Photosynthetic Traits Improvement

Zhang, X., Cheng, X., Yan, D., Guo, H., & Yi, Z. (2026) · Agriculture · doi:10.3390/agriculture16151630

Biochar as a Modulator of Soil Microbial Diversity and Enzymatic Function: Critical Insights and Ecological Implications

Librici, C., Hagemann, N., & Conte, P. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03480-6

Biochar-based stabilised dredged sediment substrates: strength and vegetation performance

Ullah, S., Ni, J., Qasim, M., & Khan, M. (2026) · Environmental Geotechnics · doi:10.1680/jenge.26.00017

Responses of soil quality, enzyme-based ecosystem multifunctionality, and maize yield to short-term straw return with shallow-buried drip irrigation in Northeast China

Liu, C., Liu, S., Hou, B., Zhao, Y., Luo, P., An, J., & Zhang, Y. (2026) · Plant and Soil · doi:10.1007/s11104-026-08975-w

Biochar for sustainable agriculture and environmental remediation: mechanism, application, and future perspectives

Khan, I., Wang, F., Rehman, A., Nadeem, F., Bashir, W., Liu, T., & Zhuang, P. (2026) · International Journal of Phytoremediation · doi:10.1080/15226514.2026.2705293

Astragalus Membranaceus Residue-Derived Biochar Supporting Atlantibacter hermannii XJ08 for Synergistic Multimetal Immobilization and Soil Quality Improvement

Zhang, K., Huang, J., Hu, H., Qiu, L., Wu, F., & Zhang, L. (2026) · ACS ES&T Engineering · doi:10.1021/acsestengg.6c00399

Effects of mealworm frass and frass-derived biochar on soil enzyme activity in an arid soil

Sanchez-Hernandez, J. C., Cares, X. A., & Megharaj, M. (2026) · Journal of Arid Environments · doi:10.1016/j.jaridenv.2026.105719

Impact of Ball-Milled, Nano-Structured Biochar and Conventional Biochar on the Biochemical Properties of an Alkaline Silt Loam Soil

Choplou, A. M., Gharmakher, H. N., & Yousefi, H. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03512-1

Application and prospect of artificial intelligence in biochar for acidic soil amelioration

Guo, L., Li, K., & Xu, R. (2026) · Biochar · doi:10.1007/s42773-026-00652-6

Microbial mechanisms of biochar-enhanced organic phosphorus mineralization in saline-sodic soils

Chang, L., Liu, D., Ju, T., & Li, Y. (2026) · Applied Soil Ecology · doi:10.1016/j.apsoil.2026.107421

Comparative Evaluation of Biochar and Farmyard Manure on Chlorpyrifos Dissipation Kinetics, Soil Physicochemical Properties, and Uptake by Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) Plants in Agricultural Soil

Handique, S., Mandal, M., & Gogoi, N. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03540-x

Legacy effects of legume-based cropping combined with straw management enhance subsequent wheat yield and improve topsoil quality

Zhang, J. L., Dai, H., Wei, Y., Zeng, Z., Zang, H., Liu, K., Li, Z., & Qian, X. (2026) · Field Crops Research · doi:10.1016/j.fcr.2026.110723

Revisiting Biochar Production Technologies: A Multifaceted Tool for Environmental Sustainability

Negi, B., Nath, Y., Rai, M., Bhatnagar, P., Edrisi, S. A., Hukum, S., Gururani, P., & Tripathi, V. (2026) · Water Air & Soil Pollution · doi:10.1007/s11270-026-09988-y

Low-intensity fire-derived pyrogenic carbon decouples methane and carbon dioxide production in aerobic and hypoxic layers of permafrost peatlands

Li, G., Sun, L., Shi, L., Ji, S., Cong, J., Han, D., & Gao, C. (2026) · Geoderma · doi:10.1016/j.geoderma.2026.118063

Effects of Biochar Applications Under Water Deficit Conditions on Soil Enzyme Activities and the Plant Antioxidant System in Spinach (Spinacia oleracea L.)

YAĞANOĞLU, E. (2026) · Journal of Agricultural Production · doi:10.56430/japro.1924195

Biochar and Soil Biological Properties: Yield Enhancement Through Modulation of Soil Biological Properties

Sharma, T., Sharma, V. K., Arya, V. M., Thakur, N., & Wani, O. A. (2026) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-92-2230-8_5

Biochar and Vegetable Production: Enhancing Yield, Nutrient Use Efficiency, and Produce Quality in Sustainable Horticulture

Damodar, K., Ashraf, S., Keerthi, M. M., Reddy, B. J. C., Ravishankar, L. V., & Wani, O. A. (2026) · Springer eBooks · doi:10.1007/978-981-92-2230-8_10

Integrative Review of Biochar in Semi-Arid Agroecosystems: Global Trends, Potential Feedstocks, Crop-Soil Interactions, and Carbon Lability

Oliveira, A. M. D. P., Antunes, L. F. D. S., Batista, R. O., de Souza, D. C. S., Souza, C. M. M., Silva, D. V., de Oliveira, R. R. A., do Carmo, F. R., do Nascimento, E. K. Á., Silva, G. A. M., et al. (2026) · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition · doi:10.1007/s42729-026-03588-9

Biochar and drilosphere soil synergistically form a low-cadmium, high-nutrient remediation hotspot: Insights from microbial functional gene and enzymatic stoichiometry analyses

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