Rashtriya Krishi (English)

Vikas Abrol ¹, Peeyush Sharma ¹, Vikas Sharma ¹, Shubham Chaddha ², Mehakdeep Kaur Sudan ¹

Affiliations
1 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu (J&K), IN
2 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu (J&K), OM

Abstract

Role of soil carbon (C): Organic carbon is an important resource which is required to be managed and sustained in the soil for an efficient ecosystem functioning, and different SOC fractions depend on the agro technical managements. Soil carbon (C) is an important indicator of soil health and an integral part of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of the soil. Loss of soil carbon can lead to soil degradation and loss of productivity. Soil carbon is lost from the soil through erosion, residue removal, intensive tillage, and land-use changes. Carbon-enriched soil amendments, including animal manure, bio-solids, municipal compost, and biochar, among others, can restore soil productivity.

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Peeyush Sharma ¹, Shubham Chaddha ¹, Vikas Abrol ¹, Vikas Sharma ¹, Mehakdeep Kaur Sudan ¹

Affiliations
1 Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Jammu (J&K), IN

Abstract

Biochar is the pyrolyzed product made by thermal degradation of organic materials in the absence of oxygen and is distinguished from charcoal by its use as a soil amendment. Over the past few years, much attention has received from researchers towards this pyrolyzed organic carbon because of the possible benefits arising to soil quality and crop yields. The idea to use biochar as an soil amendment comes from Amazonian terra preta soils. These soils are generally known for their high levels of fertility as compared to the adjacent soils where no organic C addition occurs.

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