BIOCHAR APPLICATION IN IMPROVING SOIL HEALTH AND SUSTAINABILITY

MF IRFAN; F MIRARA

doi:10.54112/bbasr.v2024i1.81

Authors

MF IRFAN Department of Plant Pathology, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, Lahore 54590, Pakistan
F MIRARA West Africa Centre for Crop Improvement (WACCI), University of Ghana, Accra, Ghana

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bbasr.v2024i1.81

Keywords:

Biochar, Agriculture, Soil Health, Agricultural Sustainability, Pyrolysis, Global Warming

Abstract

Soil is the most significant component in productive agriculture; hence, improving soil quality is essential for increasing crop yields and overall soil fertility. Biochar is suitable for application in soil to improve productivity and fertility for crops. It is a carbon-rich compound that is produced through burning in circumstances with little oxygen from agricultural crop biomass. The importance of biochar in carbon sequestration lies in its various uses such as waste recycling, soil nutrient retention, and reduction of the global warming effect. This assessment will explore the importance of biochar to improve soil fertility safely and sustainably. This article provides information on biochar properties, manufacturing processes, and uses in farming. This review will be a valuable resource for those concerned with biochar applications.

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