Biochar as a Fertilizer Replacement for Sustainable Agriculture

Parwiz Niazi; Zaland Hekmatullah; Mohammad Usman Mohammad; Abdul Wahid Monib; Mohammad Hassan Hassand; Hamidullah Ozturk; Azizaqa Azizi; Mujibullah Mansoor; Mohammad Shafi Akhundzada; Obaidullah Alimyar

doi:10.55544/jrasb.2.4.2

Authors

Parwiz Niazi Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Kandahar University, Kandahar, AFGHANISTAN and Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, EGE University, İzmir, TURKEY. https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9628-8337
Zaland Hekmatullah Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Helmand University, Helmand, AFGHANISTAN.
Mohammad Usman Mohammad Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Helmand University, Helmand, AFGHANISTAN.
Abdul Wahid Monib Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Kandahar University, Kandahar, AFGHANISTAN and School of Environmental Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, INDIA.
Mohammad Hassan Hassand Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Kandahar University, Kandahar, AFGHANISTAN.
Hamidullah Ozturk Department of Agronomy, Faculty of Agriculture, Faryab University, Faryab, AFGHANISTAN and Department of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, Faculty of Agricultural, EGE University, İzmir, TURKEY.
Azizaqa Azizi Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Parwan University, Parwan, AFGHANISTAN.
Mujibullah Mansoor Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, EGE University, Izmir, TURKEY.
Mohammad Shafi Akhundzada Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Helmand University, Helmand, AFGHANISTAN.
Obaidullah Alimyar Department of Biology, Faculty of Education, Parwan University, Parwan, AFGHANISTAN.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55544/jrasb.2.4.2

Keywords:

Biochar, organic fertilizer, biodegradation, bioremediation

Abstract

Biochar is a promising solution for pesticide pollution and soil degradation in agriculture. It improves fertilizer efficiency by increasing nutrient availability, and acts as a slow-release fertilizer. Biochar enhances soil fertility by retaining nutrients, and increasing organic matter, water retention, and microbial activity. It also shows potential in pesticide degradation through chemical, and microbial processes. However, the sorption of pesticides on biochar can hinder degradation. Factors like feedstock, pyrolysis temperature, and application rate influence biochar's nutrient retention capabilities. Understanding these factors is crucial for optimizing biochar's effectiveness in agricultural systems.

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