Biochar, climate change and soil : A review to guide future research

Biochar is the charred by-product of biomass pyrolysis, the heating of plant-derived material in the absence of oxygen in order to capture combustible gases. The objective of this report was to review and evaluate published studies with regard to what evidence and arguments currently exist that assess the application of biochar to soil.

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Title Biochar, climate change and soil : A review to guide future research
Description Biochar is the charred by-product of biomass pyrolysis, the heating of plant-derived material in the absence of oxygen in order to capture combustible gases. The objective of this report was to review and evaluate published studies with regard to what evidence and arguments currently exist that assess the application of biochar to soil.
Agroecology Category
  • Input reduction and recycling
  • Soil health
  • Nutrition and diets
  • Climate
Agroecology Keyword
  • Compost
  • Waste management
  • Biomass
  • Soil biological activity
  • Soil fertility
  • Soil health
  • Nutrient
  • Carbon market
  • Climate change
  • Drought
  • Renewable energy
Contributing organisations CSIRO, ROTHAMSTED Research, Newcastle University
Author Saran Sohi, Elisa Lopez-Capel, Evelyn Krull and Roland Bol
Year 2009
Type of document Report
Language English
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Country Global
Administrative Level 1
Administrative Level 2
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