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

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Biochar as a Soil Amendment in Rice Production: Current Status, Debates, and Opportunities for Enhancing Rice Farming in Ghana

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Biochar assisted bioremediation of phthalate esters and PFCs for polluted soil

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