Response of soil pH to biochar application in farmland across China: a meta-analysis

Background Biochar, an alkaline material derived from agricultural and forestry waste, can ameliorate soil quality by adjusting soil pH. However, various types of biochar have distinct effects on soil pH due to diversity in feedstock type, pyrolysis temperature, and application rate. Method Therefor...

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	Jia Yao, Xueren Wang, Mei Hong, Hui Gao, Shixiang Zhao
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2025-04-01
Subjects:	Biochar Soil pH Feedstock Pyrolysis temperature Application rate
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/19400.pdf

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