Abstract
The addition of fertilizers to soil improves its physical and biological conditions and maintains its nutrient richness. That's why they have long been used to enhance the plants natural growth and for the rehabilitation of contaminated soils. This study assesses the effects of biochar, compost, and digestate sourced from lignocellulosic biomass on soil and plant parameters. Biochar demonstrated pH improvement by reducing soil acidity, contrasting with compost that reduced soil pH levels. Biochar-amended soil exhibited lower metal concentrations compared to compost-amended soil. Biochar modalities displayed higher germination rates, while a blend of biochar and compost notably enhanced plant biomass. Moreover, the digestate showcased a balanced C/N ratio, signifying its potential as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer. These findings underscore the efficacy of lignocellulosic-based biofertilizers in bolstering soil quality and fostering optimal plant growth.
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Biochar reduced soil acidity and improved soil pH.
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e0“Biochar demonstrated pH improvement by reducing soil acidity, contrasting with compost that reduced soil pH levels.”
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Compost reduced soil pH.
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e0“Biochar demonstrated pH improvement by reducing soil acidity, contrasting with compost that reduced soil pH levels.”
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Biochar-amended soil had lower metal concentrations than compost-amended soil.
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e0“Biochar-amended soil exhibited lower metal concentrations compared to compost-amended soil.”
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Biochar modalities had higher germination rates.
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e0“Biochar modalities displayed higher germination rates”
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A biochar-compost blend notably enhanced plant biomass.
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- a blend of biochar and composte0
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- plant biomasse0
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- notablye0
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e0“a blend of biochar and compost notably enhanced plant biomass.”
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Digestate had a balanced C/N ratio, indicating potential as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.
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- digestatee0
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- balanced C/N ratioe0
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- signifying its potential as a nitrogen-rich fertilizere0
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e0“the digestate showcased a balanced C/N ratio, signifying its potential as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.”
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The authors conclude lignocellulosic biofertilizers bolster soil quality and support optimal plant growth.
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- lignocellulosic-based biofertilizerse0
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- bolstering soil quality and fostering optimal plant growthe0
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e0“These findings underscore the efficacy of lignocellulosic-based biofertilizers in bolstering soil quality and fostering optimal plant growth.”