Eco-Friendly Biochar for Stress Mitigation and Sustainable Crop Farming
Biochar for Sustainable Crop Production
Keywords:
Abiotic stress,, climate resilience,, soil amendment,, sustainable farming.Abstract
Climate change, land degradation, and the need to feed a growing population pose serious threats to global agriculture. Abiotic stresses such as drought, salinity, and nutrient loss reduce crop productivity, while intensive farming further depletes soil quality. These challenges highlight the importance of sustainable soil management practices that enhance resilience and environmental sustainability. Among emerging solutions, biochar, a carbon-rich material produced through the pyrolysis of organic matter, has shown great potential as a soil amendment.
This review synthesizes recent research on the role of biochar in alleviating abiotic stress and promoting sustainable crop production. Evidence from the past 15 years indicates that biochar improves soil’s physical, chemical, and biological properties, leading to enhanced water retention, nutrient availability, and microbial activity. These benefits strengthen crop tolerance to drought and salinity, stabilize yields, and support efficient resource use. Additionally, biochar contributes to climate change mitigation by capturing carbon dioxide and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Despite its promise, biochar adoption faces barriers such as inconsistent feedstock quality, high production costs, and limited policy support. Future research should optimize production methods, assess long-term impacts, and develop supportive frameworks to integrate biochar into sustainable agriculture for improved food security and climate resilience.
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