Nutrient-Enriched Biochar as a Soil Amendment for Tropical Soils: A Review of Its Impacts and Potential in Sustainable Agriculture (#1278)
Read ArticleDate of Conference
July 15-17, 2026
Published In
"Engineering without Borders: Artificial Intelligence, Knowledge, Innovation, and Alliances for a Future from the Americas"
Location of Conference
Santiago (Chile)
Authors
Díaz Hoil, Daniel Salomón
Julis, Djetly
Sobalvarro, Ana
Abstract
Biochar is a carbon-rich material, such as wood or agricultural or livestock waste, which, when pyrolyzed, acquires characteristics of great interest to agriculture. These include increased microbiota, improved nutrient availability, and soil water retention.