Quantifying phosphorus-biochar interactions to determine effectiveness of biochar as a sustainable soil improver

The global population is increasing and will reach 9.7 billion by 2050, which, coupled with finite global phosphorus (P) reserves estimated to run out by 2030, places a clear strain on crop production systems. The essential nature of phosphorus for crop growth has led to the exploration of alternati...

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Main Author: Brian, Kathryn Rose
Format: Thesis (University of Nottingham only)
Language:English
Published: 2019
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Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/55945/