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ArticleOpen Access http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijfsa.2023.09.008

Effect of Biochar on N2O Emission in a Vegetable Field

Junxi Jiang

Huaer Zizhu Academy, Shanghai, China.

*Corresponding author: Junxi Jiang

Published: October 18,2023

Abstract

Biochar application to croplands has been proposed as a potential strategy to decrease losses of soil‐reactive nitrogen (N) to the air and water. However, the extent and spatial variability of biochar function at the global level are still unclear. A field experiment was conducted in a Shanghai suburb in 2021. The experiment included 4 treatments in a randomized complete block design with 3 replicates: biochar (CK); biochar at rates of 10t/ha (C1), 20t/ha (C2), and 40t/ha (C3), both as basal and two topdressings. Soil N2O emissions and the properties of soil and infiltration water samples were investigated. The soil N2O emissions (6.5-38.0%) decreased after biochar amendment. The lowest N2O emission was achieved when the biochar application rate was 40 t/ha. The soil N2O emission was correlated with soil pH, soil water content, and dissolved nitrogen content. A straw biochar application rate of 40 t/ha could serve as an appropriate amendment for mitigating N2O emission in the plastic shed cultivated with vegetables.

Keywords

Biochar, N2O emission, Greenhouse gas, Soil, Vegetable

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How to cite this paper

Effect of Biochar on N2O Emission in a Vegetable Field

How to cite this paper: Junxi Jiang. (2023) Effect of Biochar on N2O Emission in a Vegetable Field. International Journal of Food Science and Agriculture7(3), 390-395.

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.26855/ijfsa.2023.09.008