Applications of Biochar in Agriculture and Its Impact on Agricultural Systems

Dear Colleagues,

The uses of biochar in environmental protection include the remediation of polluted soils, energy production, climate change aspects, waste management, and sustainable development issues. The production of biochar allows a reduction in the need for the disposal of animal and plant waste. Interest in biochar as a potential soil enhancer began with the discovery of preta de Indio (Indian black earth) in Amazonia. From an agricultural point of view, the application of carbonization products for soil amelioration seems to be beneficial because the treatment improves the conditions for plant growth, leading to a better yield. Furthermore, due to the rapid effects and relatively low costs of such treatment, biochars are becoming more frequently used in soil remediation and conservation.

In this Special Issue, authors are actively invited to submit their papers covering high-quality novel research, as well as review studies regarding the use of biochar as a material used in agricultural systems. This Issue is devoted to interdisciplinary research on the production of biochar, optimization of the pyrolysis process, and the possibility of biochar uses as a fertilizer in laboratory research, as well as field crops.

Dr. Bogdan Saletnik
Dr. Marcin Bajcar
Prof. Dr. Grzegorz Zaguła
Guest Editors

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