Microbial dynamics and carbon stability under biochar-amended soils
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Date
2024
Journal Title
Biochar Production for Green Economy: Agricultural and Environmental Perspectives
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Publisher
Elsevier
Abstract
Biochar is a potentially valuable soil amendment that can improve soil quality and mitigate climate change through the sequestration of carbon in the soil. It is a carbon-rich and fine-grained material that is produced by allowing organic matter to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen. This chapter delves into the intricate interplay among soil microbial dynamics, biochar, and carbon stability, focusing on significant microbial groups involved in carbon cycling processes. Additionally, it examines the influence of biochar on the composition, diversity, and functional capabilities of microbial communities. Apart from that, biochar effects on enzymatic processes and the breakdown and stabilization of soil organic carbon. Overall, this chapter offers valuable insights into the complex interplay among biochar, soil microbes and carbon stability, thereby shedding light on the potential of biochar in sustainable soil health management tool for climate change mitigation and agricultural sustainability. The chapter findings make a valuable contribution to our comprehension of the microbial dynamics included in carbon sequestration mechanisms, thereby establishing a foundation for subsequent investigations and the implementation of practical strategies in the field of agro-environmental management. � 2024 by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved, including those for text and data mining, AI training, and similar technologies.
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Keywords
Biochar, biochar-microbe interaction, carbon sequestration, carbon stability, soil microbial dynamics