Chapter 12: Biochar Application to Soil
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The application of biochar techniques to soil has rarely been investigated to date. The effectiveness of applications of composts, animal manures or mineral fertilizers are known to vary significantly whether they are incorporated or surface applied, banded or broadcast (Jarvis and Bolland, 1991; Gherardi and Rengel, 2003), and similar responses can be expected to the method of biochar application. The biophysical responses to the way in which biochar is applied have to be considered, as well as technical feasibility, economic constraints and safety. For example, the properties of fineness (‘dustiness’), spontaneous combustion risk, occasional health risks and very low packing density of biochar may provide specific challenges for safe and cost-effective application to soil.
Publication Title
Biochar for Environmental Management: 1st Edition
ISBN
9781849770552
Publication Date
5-2012
Document Type
Contribution to Book
Publisher
Routledge
City
London
Disciplines
Agricultural Science | Agronomy and Crop Sciences | Natural Resources Management and Policy
Recommended Citation
Lehmann, J., & Joseph, S. (Eds.). (2009). Biochar for Environmental Management: Science and Technology (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781849770552
