Biochar Effects on Two Tropical Tree Species and Its Potential as a Tool for Reforestation

Research Highlights: We find that biochar plus fertilizer has synergistic and positive effects on seedling growth and robustness, but slightly lowers early seedling survival. Biochar plus fertilizer has the potential to greatly decrease costs associated with afforestation as compared to traditional...

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Main Authors: David Lefebvre, Francisco Román-Dañobeytia, Judith Soete, France Cabanillas, Ronald Corvera, César Ascorra, Luis E. Fernandez, Miles Silman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-08-01
Series:Forests
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/10/8/678