Biochar effects on microbial community profiling of a tropical sandy loam
Item
Title
Biochar effects on microbial community profiling of a tropical sandy loam
Date
2017
Language
English
Abstract
Tropical soils experience subsistence agricultural management practices under high temperatures, humidity and intense rainfall. • Consequent leaching and runoff of basic nutrients • Reactive iron and aluminum with low pH (acidity problem) • Low organic matter content is expected to affect microbial community structure and bio-diversity. • Poor soil fertility and low crop productivityBiochar proposed as one of the amendments to improve soil biology, enzyme activities and microbial community structure. Soil microbes play critical roles in SOM decomposition Nutrient recycling Microbial diversity has paramount importance in maintaining soil health and crop productivity with enhanced agroecosystem services.
Collection
Citation
“Biochar effects on microbial community profiling of a tropical sandy loam,” CSIRSpace, accessed December 23, 2024, http://cspace.csirgh.com/items/show/1418.