RT Journal Article
T1 Use of biochar as a component of substrates in horticulture and forestry: A review
A1 Natalli, Luiz Henrique
A1 Hillig, Everton
A1 Lombardi, Kátia Cylene
A1 Godinho, Marcelo
A1 Paradelo Núñez, Remigio
K1 Nursery
K1 Plant production
K1 Residue
K1 Seedling
AB Plant production in nurseries, both in the forestry and horticultural sectors, has a large demand for substrates, making the use of natural resources such as peat high. The composition of substrates must not only have the necessary characteristics for good plant development, such as porosity, density, and water retention, but also look for sustainable and economical production. Biochar is a material derived from the processing of various organic residues which, due to its physical and chemical characteristics, presents great potential as a component of substrates for seedlings in nurseries. However, some issues still need to be resolved for this application, such as implementation costs, production process variables, feedstock origin and characterization, as well as the ideal proportions to be employed in formulations. To advance in these issues, we reviewed studies dealing with the different aspects of the use of biochar as a component of substrates. The literature suggests biochar can raise the quality of substrates, improve physical and chemical properties, contribute to waste management, and reduce production costs.
PB Sociedade Brasileira de Ciência do Solo (SBCS)
YR 2024
FD 2024-12-12
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10347/44122
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10347/44122
LA eng
NO Natalli, L. H., Hillig, E., Lombardi, K. C., Godinho, M., & Núñez, R. P. (2024). Use of biochar as a component of substrates in horticulture and forestry: A review. "Revista Brasileira de Ciencia do Solo", 48. https://doi.org/10.36783/18069657RBCS20240027
DS Minerva
RD 24 abr 2026