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Findings in Soilless Growth Media for the Identification of Microbiological Communities and Naturally Occurring Radionuclides: The effects of bio-char on pepper and tomato growth and productivity in fertilised soilless media at various bio-char concentrations were investigated
Author(s): Xavier Roy*
The pyrolysis of plant materials to produce bio-char has the potential to promote plant growth in soilless media.
The effects of bio-char amendments on soilless growth media, the makeup of the microbial community, and the
fate of chemical constituents in the media are all, however, poorly understood. This study used meta-genomics
and gamma spectroscopy to investigate the chemical components of the microbial composition and soilless media
after adding various quantities of bio-char to each (Barns SM et al., 2007).
Under ideal fertigation circumstances, the effects of additions (1–5% by weight) of a nutrient-poor, wood-derived
bio-char on pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum Mill.) plant development and
production were studied. When compared to the unaltered controls, pepper plant development in the bio-chartreated
pots was s.. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/2141-5463.2022.19