Biochar and Sewage Sludge Influence on Rice (Oryza sativa L.) Crop - Softcover

Jatav, Hanuman Singh

Softcover

ISBN 10: 3330085398 ISBN 13: 9783330085398

Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2017

Synopsis

Biochar addition to soil has the ability to enhance retention of nutrients and C sequestration while they may otherwise be depleted in similar system without the addition of biochar. Biochar has the ability to change the biodiversity of an agro-ecosystem without negatively impacting crop yield. It has potential to improve soil physical, chemical and biological properties and enhance crop yield significantly. A key advantage of bio-char with respect to soil ecosystem functions is that it is more efficient in improving soil fertility and nutrient retention than un-charred organic matter . More research is needed to understand the impact of original biomass material (feedstock) and pyrolysis conditions (i.e. high or low temperature production) upon soil physical, chemical and biological properties. Biochar is new Green for Us. Intensive farming generally needs large addition of organic matter to maintain fertility and enhance crop yields. Sewage sludge is a products of municipal and industrial wastewater treatment and a rich source of organic nutrients. It is good source of plant nutrients such as N, P, K, S, Ca, Mg, Fe, Cu, Mn and Zn as well as other organic constituents.

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About the Author

H.S. Jatav, UGC Fellow currently pursuing as Ph.D. Scholar in Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry from IAS, BHU Varanasi. He obtained his B.Sc.(Ag) Hons. in 2012 from MPUAT, Udaipur and M.Sc (Ag) in Soil Science & Agril. Chemistry from IAS BHU Varanasi. He has ICAR NET-2015,Certificate of Merit by ISSS New Delhi, 10 Research Paper and 7 Book Chapters

Edition details

• Publisher: LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3330085398
• ISBN 13: 9783330085398
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136