More plant growth but less plant defence? First global gene expression data for plants grown in soil amended with biochar

Biochar is a carbon (C)-rich solid formed when biomass is used to produce bioenergy. This 'black carbon' has been suggested as a solution to climate change, potentially reducing global anthropogenic emissions of greenhouse gases by 12%, as well as promoting increased crop growth. How bioch...

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Main Authors: Viger, Maud (Author), Hancock, R.D (Author), Miglietta, Franco (Author), Taylor, Gail (Author)
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 2015-06-18.
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