Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil
<p dir="ltr">Biochar has received significant interest as a soil amendment but its relative performance to addition of high-quality soil is not well assessed. This study compared different loadings of cabbage-waste biochar produced at 360 °C against potting mixture (PM) as amendments...
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| author | Mohammad Danish (2879303) |
| author2 | Snigdhendubala Pradhan (9872262) Gordon McKay (1755814) Tareq Al-Ansari (9872268) Said Mansour (8697699) Hamish R. Mackey (10159514) |
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| author_facet | Mohammad Danish (2879303) Snigdhendubala Pradhan (9872262) Gordon McKay (1755814) Tareq Al-Ansari (9872268) Said Mansour (8697699) Hamish R. Mackey (10159514) |
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| dc.date.none.fl_str_mv | 2024-03-04T03:00:00Z |
| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | 10.1007/s42729-024-01670-8 |
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| dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv | Agricultural, veterinary and food sciences Crop and pasture production Environmental sciences Environmental management Soil sciences Basil Food waste Potting mixture Biochar Soil importation Sandy soil amendment |
| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil |
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| description | <p dir="ltr">Biochar has received significant interest as a soil amendment but its relative performance to addition of high-quality soil is not well assessed. This study compared different loadings of cabbage-waste biochar produced at 360 °C against potting mixture (PM) as amendments to enhance basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i>) growth in sandy soil. Pot tests for six conditions of biochar, PM or their blend were tested at both 2% or 6% loading, plus a control, with soil and plant characteristics monitored. The combination of 6% biochar and 6% PM increased seed germination by 85% compared to the control, while 6% biochar applied in sandy soil reduced seed germination by 29%. However, significant benefits were realized later in the growing stage in comparison to the control and most other tested conditions. The 6% application of biochar to the soil enhanced leaf chlorophyll and carotenoid contents, membrane stability index, and leaf relative water content by 198%, 150%, 15%, and 5% over the control, respectively. The highest shoot and total biomass were achieved with the combined application of 6% biochar and PM, followed by 6% biochar only. When comparing only application of biochar or PM, biochar was the more favorable soil amendment at both 2% and 6% loadings. Biochar was also effective at enhancing plant uptake of beneficial nutrients, while immobilizing Al, which is detrimental, in the soil. Overall, biochar is a better soil amendment for sandy soil than equivalent quantities of PM, but mild benefits occur through their combined application.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01670-8" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01670-8</a></p><p dir="ltr">Additional institutions affiliated with: Materials Core Labs - HBKU</p> |
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| spelling | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy SoilMohammad Danish (2879303)Snigdhendubala Pradhan (9872262)Gordon McKay (1755814)Tareq Al-Ansari (9872268)Said Mansour (8697699)Hamish R. Mackey (10159514)Agricultural, veterinary and food sciencesCrop and pasture productionEnvironmental sciencesEnvironmental managementSoil sciencesBasilFood wastePotting mixtureBiocharSoil importationSandy soil amendment<p dir="ltr">Biochar has received significant interest as a soil amendment but its relative performance to addition of high-quality soil is not well assessed. This study compared different loadings of cabbage-waste biochar produced at 360 °C against potting mixture (PM) as amendments to enhance basil (<i>Ocimum basilicum</i>) growth in sandy soil. Pot tests for six conditions of biochar, PM or their blend were tested at both 2% or 6% loading, plus a control, with soil and plant characteristics monitored. The combination of 6% biochar and 6% PM increased seed germination by 85% compared to the control, while 6% biochar applied in sandy soil reduced seed germination by 29%. However, significant benefits were realized later in the growing stage in comparison to the control and most other tested conditions. The 6% application of biochar to the soil enhanced leaf chlorophyll and carotenoid contents, membrane stability index, and leaf relative water content by 198%, 150%, 15%, and 5% over the control, respectively. The highest shoot and total biomass were achieved with the combined application of 6% biochar and PM, followed by 6% biochar only. When comparing only application of biochar or PM, biochar was the more favorable soil amendment at both 2% and 6% loadings. Biochar was also effective at enhancing plant uptake of beneficial nutrients, while immobilizing Al, which is detrimental, in the soil. Overall, biochar is a better soil amendment for sandy soil than equivalent quantities of PM, but mild benefits occur through their combined application.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition<br>License: <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0" target="_blank">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01670-8" target="_blank">https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s42729-024-01670-8</a></p><p dir="ltr">Additional institutions affiliated with: Materials Core Labs - HBKU</p>2024-03-04T03:00:00ZTextJournal contributioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersiontextcontribution to journal10.1007/s42729-024-01670-8https://figshare.com/articles/journal_contribution/Effect_of_Biochar_Potting_Mixture_and_their_Blends_to_Improve_Ocimum_basilicum_Growth_in_Sandy_Soil/26395594CC BY 4.0info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:figshare.com:article/263955942024-03-04T03:00:00Z |
| spellingShingle | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil Mohammad Danish (2879303) Agricultural, veterinary and food sciences Crop and pasture production Environmental sciences Environmental management Soil sciences Basil Food waste Potting mixture Biochar Soil importation Sandy soil amendment |
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| title | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil |
| title_full | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil |
| title_short | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil |
| title_sort | Effect of Biochar, Potting Mixture and their Blends to Improve Ocimum basilicum Growth in Sandy Soil |
| topic | Agricultural, veterinary and food sciences Crop and pasture production Environmental sciences Environmental management Soil sciences Basil Food waste Potting mixture Biochar Soil importation Sandy soil amendment |