Soil amendment with biochar improves wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) growth, yield and post-harvest soil properties

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Soil amendment with biochar improves wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) growth, yield and post-harvest soil properties

Mst. Asifa Afroz, Alok Kumar Paul, Md. Omar Ali Mollick, Faysal Ahmed, Tarik Ahmed
Int. J. Biosci.23( 6), 165-177, December 2023.
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Abstract

The current study was conducted in the research area of the Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University (SAU), Dhaka, Bangladesh, between November 2021 and March 2022 during the Rabi season to examine the impact of biochar on wheat yield and soil properties and to figure out the ideal dosage of biochar when used with inorganic fertilizer for maximizing wheat yield. A total of 8 treatments were used in the experiment as T1 = Control, T2 = RFD (Recommended Fertilizer Dose); T3 = RFD + Biochar @ 1.0 t ha-1; T4 = RFD + Biochar @ 1.5 t ha-1; T5 = RFD + Biochar @ 2.0 t ha-1; T6 = 75% of RFD + Biochar @ 1.0 t ha-1; T7 = 75% of RFD + Biochar @ 1.5 t ha-1; T8 = 75% of RFD + Biochar @ 2.0 t ha-1. Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications was used to set up the experiment. BARI Gom-32 was the variety that was tested. Information was gathered on the growth, yield characteristics of wheat, and nutrient content of the post-harvest soil. To assess the effectiveness of the treatment, the acquired data were statistically examined. Results revealed that when biochar was applied along with the recommended amount of chemical fertilizers, it significantly improved the development and yield of wheat as well as the soil.

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