Applying volcanic ash to croplands – The untapped natural solution

A nature-based soil security solution is proposed. In countries with active volcanoes, such as Indonesia, volcanic ash could be used to supply nutrients and reduce CO2 from the atmosphere. The weathering can draw CO2 from the atmosphere; in addition, volcanic ash with 0% carbon can turn into soils w...

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Main Authors: Budiman Minasny, Dian Fiantis, Kurniatun Hairiah, Meine Van Noordwijk
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Soil Security
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667006221000034