Biochar And Soil Biota

Author : Natalia Ladygina,Francois Rineau
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466576483

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Biochar and Soil Biota by Natalia Ladygina,Francois Rineau Pdf

Biochar, a biomass that is burned at very high temperature in the absence of oxygen, has recently become an interesting subject of study. Biochar is highly stable and does not degrade; it possesses physical properties that assist in retention of nutrients in the soil. The use of biochar will undoubtedly have a significant impact not only on soil nutrients but also on soil organism communities and their functions. This book focuses on how the ecology and biology of soil organisms is affected by the addition of biochar to soils. It takes into account direct and indirect effects of biochar addition to soils, on the soil carbon cycle, impact on plant resistance to foliar and soilborne disease, interactions with pathogenic, mycorhizal and saprophytic fungi. The stability of biochar in soil environment is also discussed. Special focus has been put on application of biochar to remediate polluted soils, taking into account possible toxic effects of biochar on soil fauna. This book will be useful to students and researchers in agronomy, biology, ecology, and environmental managers from both academic as well as industrial organizations.

Author : T. Komang Ralebitso-Senior,Caroline H. Orr
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2016-05-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780128034361

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Biochar Application by T. Komang Ralebitso-Senior,Caroline H. Orr Pdf

Biochar Application: Essential Soil Microbial Ecology outlines the cutting-edge research on the interactions of complex microbial populations and their functional, structural, and compositional dynamics, as well as the microbial ecology of biochar application to soil, the use of different phyto-chemical analyses, possibilities for future research, and recommendations for climate change policy. Biochar, or charcoal produced from plant matter and applied to soil, has become increasingly recognized as having the potential to address multiple contemporary concerns, such as agricultural productivity and contaminated ecosystem amelioration, primarily by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and improving soil functions. Biochar Application is the first reference to offer a complete assessment of the various impacts of biochar on soil and ecosystems, and includes chapters analyzing all aspects of biochar technology and application to soil, from ecogenomic analyses and application ratios to nutrient cycling and next generation sequencing. Written by a team of international authors with interdisciplinary knowledge of biochar, this reference will provide a platform where collaborating teams can find a common resource to establish outcomes and identify future research needs throughout the world. Includes multiple tables and figures per chapter to aid in analysis and understanding Includes a comprehensive table of the methods used within the contents, ecosystems, contaminants, future research, and application opportunities explored in the book Includes knowledge gaps and directions of future research to stimulate further discussion in the field and in climate change policy Outlines the latest research on the interactions of complex microbial populations and their functional, structural, and compositional dynamics Offers an assessment of the impacts of biochar on soil and ecosystems

Author : Natalia Ladygina,Francois Rineau
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2013-02-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466576513

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Biochar and Soil Biota by Natalia Ladygina,Francois Rineau Pdf

Biochar, a biomass that is burned at very high temperature in the absence of oxygen, has recently become an interesting subject of study. Biochar is highly stable and does not degrade; it possesses physical properties that assist in retention of nutrients in the soil. The use of biochar will undoubtedly have a significant impact

Author : Jan Frouz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 315 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2013-09-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781466599338

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Soil Biota and Ecosystem Development in Post Mining Sites by Jan Frouz Pdf

This book focuses on soil development in restoration of post-mining sites. In particular, the authors address the role of biota, including plants, microorganisms, invertebrates, and their various interactions during the process of soil formation. The book largely deals with sites created by open-cast mining, as this method represents a very destruc

Author : Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2012-05-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136571213

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Biochar for Environmental Management by Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph Pdf

Biochar is the carbon-rich product when biomass (such as wood, manure or crop residues) is heated in a closed container with little or no available air. It can be used to improve agriculture and the environment in several ways, and its stability in soil and superior nutrient-retention properties make it an ideal soil amendment to increase crop yields. In addition to this, biochar sequestration, in combination with sustainable biomass production, can be carbon-negative and therefore used to actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, with major implications for mitigation of climate change. Biochar production can also be combined with bioenergy production through the use of the gases that are given off in the pyrolysis process. This book is the first to synthesize the expanding research literature on this topic. The book's interdisciplinary approach, which covers engineering, environmental sciences, agricultural sciences, economics and policy, is a vital tool at this stage of biochar technology development. This comprehensive overview of current knowledge will be of interest to advanced students, researchers and professionals in a wide range of disciplines.

Author : Vikas Abrol,Peeyush Sharma
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781838819873

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Biochar by Vikas Abrol,Peeyush Sharma Pdf

Author : Ahmed Abdelhafez,Mohamed Abbas
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 278 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2020-07-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781789858952

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Applications of Biochar for Environmental Safety by Ahmed Abdelhafez,Mohamed Abbas Pdf

Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced from the pyrolysis of organic materials from agricultural and forestry biomass at a relatively low temperature in the absence of oxygen. As such, it has potential for solving many agricultural and environmental problems.This book is divided into five sections: “Introduction,” “Production and Legislation of Biochar,” “Applications of Biochar for Soil Fertility Improvement,” “Role of Biochar for Soil Remediation and Ameliorating Salinity Effects” and “Applications of Biochar for Water Treatment.” Chapters address topics such as the pros and cons of biochar, its production, and its role in remediating and treating contaminated soils and water.

Author : David C. Coleman,Wilhelm Foissner,M.G. Paoletti
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1993-06-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0873719190

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Soil Biota, Nutrient Cycling and Farming Systems by David C. Coleman,Wilhelm Foissner,M.G. Paoletti Pdf

Soil Biota, Nutrient Cycling and Farming Systems is a timely reference volume that explores the relationship between soil biota and environmental and agricultural practices. It addresses topics such as agroecosystems structure and function, cycling of nutrients and soil contamination, use of soil invertebrates as soil bioindicators, application of organic matter to soil, and impact of high-input agriculture to sustainable agriculture. The book will be important for anyone studying sustainable agriculture, agroecology, soil interacting processes, crop science, environmental contamination, and landscape ecology.

Author : Richard P. Dick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891188544

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Methods of Soil Enzymology by Richard P. Dick Pdf

Methods of Soil Enzymology provides the first comprehensive set of vetted methods for studying enzymes in soils. Readers will especially benefit from the step-by-step explanation of the lab procedures, as well as background information for using these methods effectively and analyzing data. Main topics include activity assays, enzyme extraction, and synthetic enzyme complexes. Each method covered includes background informaton, step-by-step descriptions of the procedure, and special comments regarding nuances, pitfalls, and interpretation of the method. Learn the latest research methods, including enzyme extraction methods and procedures for creating synthetic enzyme complexes, as well as the newest ways to use small-scale and high-throughput methods for enzyme activity assays. Written for the researcher, but welcoming to those new to soil enzymology, the introduction includes conceptual information to orient those who are not familiar with these methods but want to use them. In the tradition of SSSA methods books, Methods of Soil Enzymology features a comprehensive approach with a focus on ease of use.

Author : Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 977 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-20
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781134489534

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Biochar for Environmental Management by Johannes Lehmann,Stephen Joseph Pdf

Biochar is the carbon-rich product which occurs when biomass (such as wood, manure or crop residues) is heated in a closed container with little or no available air. It can be used to improve agriculture and the environment in several ways, and its persistence in soil and nutrient-retention properties make it an ideal soil amendment to increase crop yields. In addition to this, biochar sequestration, in combination with sustainable biomass production, can be carbon-negative and therefore used to actively remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, with potentially major implications for mitigation of climate change. Biochar production can also be combined with bioenergy production through the use of the gases that are given off in the pyrolysis process. The first edition of this book, published in 2009, was the definitive work reviewing the expanding research literature on this topic. Since then, the rate of research activity has increased at least ten-fold, and biochar products are now commercially available as soil amendments. This second edition includes not only substantially updated chapters, but also additional chapters: on environmental risk assessment; on new uses of biochar in composting and potting mixes; a new and controversial field of studying the effects of biochar on soil carbon cycles; on traditional use with very recent discoveries that biochar was used not only in the Amazon but also in Africa and Asia; on changes in water availability and soil water dynamics; and on sustainability and certification. The book therefore continues to represent the most comprehensive compilation of current knowledge on all aspects of biochar.

Author : Jaap Bloem,David W. Hopkins,Anna Benedetti
Publisher : CABI
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-12-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 1845932390

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Microbiological Methods for Assessing Soil Quality by Jaap Bloem,David W. Hopkins,Anna Benedetti Pdf

This book provides a selection of microbiological methods which are applicable or already applied in regional or national soil quality monitoring programmes. An overview is given of approaches to monitoring, evaluating and managing soil quality (Part I), followed by a selection of methods which are described in sufficient detail to use the book as a practical handbook in the laboratory (Part II). Finally a census is given of the main methods used in over 30 European laboratories. The book is aimed at different levels: soil scientists, technicians, policy makers, land managers and students.

Author : Mingxin Guo,Zhongqi He,Sophie M. Uchimiya
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780891189640

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Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar by Mingxin Guo,Zhongqi He,Sophie M. Uchimiya Pdf

Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar: Advances and Barriers: Over the past decade, biochar has been intensively studied by agricultural and environmental scientists and applied as a soil quality enhancer and environmental ameliorator in various trials worldwide. This book, with 21 chapters by 57 accomplished international researchers, reports on the recent advances of biochar research and the global status of biochar application. Scientific findings, uncertainties, and barriers to practice of biochar amendment for sustaining soil fertility, improving crop production, promoting animal performance, remediating water and land, and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions are synthesized. The book presents a whole picture of biochar in its production, characterization, application, and development. Agricultural and Environmental Applications of Biochar: Advances and Barrier highlights the mechanisms and processes of biochar amendment for achieving stunning agricultural and environmental benefits. Composition and characteristics of biochar, its interactions with contaminants and soil constituents, and its transformation in the environment are illustrated to enlighten the achievements of biochar amendment in improving soil physical, chemical, and biological quality and animal health, reducing soil greenhouse gas emissions, and decontaminating stormwater and mine sites. Additional emphasis is given to the pyrogenic carbon in Terra Preta soils and Japanese Andosols, the pyrolysis technology for converting agricultural byproducts to biochar, and the existing economic and technical barriers to wide application of biochar in Australia, China, New Zealand, North America, and Europe. Readers will appreciate the comprehensive review on the up-to-date biochar research and application and gain critical guidance in best biochar generation and utilization.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : SAI BHASKAR REDDY NAKKA
Page : 195 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Biocharculture by Anonim Pdf

Biocharculture - Biochar for Environment and Development is the book based on the author's over a decade firsthand experience in research, development and use of biochar. Much of his overall insights and firsthand experiences have become available through this book. Biocharculture falls very much in a vision of an agriculture that supports and makes use of natural growing mechanism. Biochar is charcoal that is used for other purposes than heating. It can be a by-product or part of an entire production system. Biochar scores on many fronts: it improves the capacity of the soil to retain moisture but also nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorus. It helps regulate soil temperature and contribute to climate change mitigation. It improves soil life. I still remember that Sai Bhaskar explained a tiny piece of charcoal to me as being a ‘skyscraper for millions of soil biota’. There is still a world to gain – by better understanding this miraculous microbial world and the way our soils and landscapes work and this book hopes to contribute and give practical suggestions and directions. Interesting in some parts of the world biochar is part of the production process wherein other it is not. In other words, we need to create new traditions and farming cultures, as this book very much argues. One learns everything about biochar and its uses through this book.

Author : Joan J Manya,Gabriel Gasco
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-08-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781786348982

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Biochar As A Renewable-based Material: With Applications In Agriculture, The Environment And Energy by Joan J Manya,Gabriel Gasco Pdf

Biochar and its implementation as a renewable-based material is one of the topics on which the research community has focused the greatest energy in the last twenty years. This book provides readers with a scientific and technological overview of biochar, including new technologies for biochar production, new environmental and agronomic applications (e.g. biochar as growing media component or biochar application for mine land reclamation) and some emerging biochar applications in different fields (e.g. energy storage and catalysis). A special emphasis is placed on analyzing the links between the different stages of the value chain, underpinning the economic viability of biochar systems.Biochar as a Renewable-Based Material: With Applications in Agriculture, the Environment and Energy is designed as a textbook for graduate and postgraduate courses as well as a handbook for early-stage scientists, policy makers and potential technology customers. The book is written by internationally recognized scientists with a variety of complementary backgrounds.

Author : Pradeep K. Singh,V.K. Singh,A.K. Singh,D. Kumbhakar,M.P. Roy
Publisher : Allied Publishers
Page : 1560 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-03-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789385926402

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NexGen Technologies for Mining and Fuel Industries (Volume I and II) by Pradeep K. Singh,V.K. Singh,A.K. Singh,D. Kumbhakar,M.P. Roy Pdf

The papers in these two volumes were presented at the International Conference on “NexGen Technologies for Mining and Fuel Industries” [NxGnMiFu-2017] in New Delhi from February 15-17, 2017, organized by CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research, Dhanbad, India. The proceedings include the contributions from authors across the globe on the latest research on mining and fuel technologies. The major issues focused on are: Innovative Mining Technology, Rock Mechanics and Stability Analysis, Advances in Explosives and Blasting, Mine Safety and Risk Management, Computer Simulation and Mine Automation, Natural Resource Management for Sustainable Development, Environmental Impacts and Remediation, Paste Fill Technology and Waste Utilisation, Fly Ash Management, Clean Coal Initiatives, Mineral Processing and Coal Beneficiation, Quality Coal for Power Generation and Conventional and Non-conventional Fuels and Gases. This collection of contemporary articles contains unique knowledge, case studies, ideas and insights, a must-have for researchers and engineers working in the areas of mining technologies and fuel sciences.