Can biochar increase the bioavailability of phosphorus?
Qinhua ShenMassey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandM. J. HedleyMassey University, Palmerston North, New ZealandMarta Camps ArbestainNew Zealand Biochar Research Centre, Massey University, Private Bag 11222, Palmerston North 4442, New ZealandMiko U. F. KirschbaumLandcare Research, Palmerston North, New Zealand
2016en
ABI
Abstract
A large proportion of phosphate (P) fertilizer applied to Andosols reacts with reactive aluminum (Al) and iron (Fe) to become unavailable for plant uptake. We investigated whether biochar could enhance plant growth by (i) mobilizing soil P through changing soil pH or facilitating the growth of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF), and/or (ii) introducing additional P.
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