Evaluation of Biochar as Fertilizer for the Growth of Some Seasonal Vegetables

Biochar was used to replace inorganic fertilizers. Biochar was synthesized by the process of pyrolysis using horse dung (5kg) and dry grass (25kg) to check its effect on the growth of some local vegetables i.e. okra, beans, coriander and mint. These plants were kept in three different environments i...

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Published in:Journal of bioresource management 2015-03, Vol.2 (1), p.41-46
Main Authors: William, Kainaat, Qureshi, Rizwana Aleem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
biochar
organic fertilizer
plant growth
soil analysis
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Summary:Biochar was used to replace inorganic fertilizers. Biochar was synthesized by the process of pyrolysis using horse dung (5kg) and dry grass (25kg) to check its effect on the growth of some local vegetables i.e. okra, beans, coriander and mint. These plants were kept in three different environments i.e. outdoor, indoor and greenhouse conditions. In each condition three replications were made for each plant and biochar was applied on them. Control plants (without biochar) were also grown in each condition. Parameters studied were pH, water holding capacity, ammonia, nitrates, chlorophyll content, fertility analysis, temperature and humidity, number of leaves, plant height and length of leaves. It was found that biochar showed positive result in growth of plants. Thus, it can be used as fertilizer.
ISSN:2309-3854
2309-3854
DOI:10.35691/JBM.5102.0011