Biochar has potential to improve soil quality and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, its use in agriculture and forestry will depend on the characteristics of the biochar, soils,production systems as well as economics. This session will provide current, cutting edge research related to biochar usage for improving soil quality (e.g. short/long-term carbon storage; fertility status), realized changes associated with soil greenhouse gas emissions, and its effect on agricultural and forest production.
A05 Environmental Quality
Tuesday, November 2, 2010: 4:00 PM-6:00 PM
Long Beach Convention Center, Exhibit Hall BC, Lower Level
Organizers:
James Ippolito
,
Julia Gaskin
,
Warren Busscher
and
David Laird
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Investigating the Influence of Biochar On the Soil N‐Cycle, C Sequestration, and Stabilization with Soil.
Fungai Mukome, Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, University of California;
Emma Suddick, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California;
Johan Six, Department of Plant Sciences, University of California;
Sanjai Parikh, Department of Land, Air and Water Resources, University of California
613
Biochar Effects On Switchgrass Establishment and Water Quality.
Derek Husmoen, Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M Univ.;
Sergio Capareda, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M Univ.;
Tony Provin, Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M Univ.;
Clyde Munster, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Texas A&M Univ.;
Ronnie Schnell, Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M Univ.;
Jatara Wise, Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M Univ.;
Donald Vietor, Soil and Crop Sciences, Texas A&M Univ.
616
Nutrient Limitations to Biochar Mineralization.
Christine Bliss, University of Florida;
Cheryl Mackowiak, University of Florida;
Pat Minogue, University of Florida;
David Wright, University of Florida;
Nicholas Comerford, University of Florida;
Newton Falcao, INPA
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