Abstract
SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.
Abstract
Soil is the most significant source and home of many nutrients and
microflora. There is an urgent need to maintain sustainable agricultural production
methods due to the rapid deterioration of agricultural areas and soil quality because of
population growth and excessive use of chemical fertilizers. Biochar is a solid,
carbonaceous material produced under a limited oxygen environment. Nowadays, it is
considered a potential amendment in comparison to inorganic fertilizers as they affect
soil health. It not only improves plant growth but also maintains soil health by
optimizing soil's physical (e.g., bulk density, surface area, hydraulic properties, and
water availability) and chemical properties (e.g., pH, electrical conductivity, cation
exchange capacity, and organic matter). Keeping in view the effects of biochar on soil
quality indicators, in this chapter, we will discuss the potential of biochar in restoring
soil physical and chemical health.
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