Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition - Collection Call for Papers: Biochar Applications in Agricultural Soils
Biochar is a stable form of carbon that can persist in the soil for long periods and can be produced from a variety of biomass sources. Its porous structure provides a large surface area that can absorb and retain water, nutrients, and other substances. This characteristic enhances soil fertility, nutrient availability, water holding capacity, and microbial activity, benefiting plant growth and soil health. Moreover, biochar can contribute to climate change mitigation by sequestering carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Due to its versatility and potential environmental benefits, biochar has gained attention as a sustainable tool for improving soil quality, increasing agricultural productivity, and mitigating climate change impacts.
In this Collection we aim to showcase high quality research and review articles focusing on its applications in agriculture and encourage submissions on a wide range of crops.
Topical areas include but are not limited to:
- Soil amendment
- Nutrient management
- Water management
- Microbial habitat
- Soil remediation
- pH adjustment
- Carbon sequestration
Go to the Collection page to see the articles available (this opens in a new tab).
Manuscripts should be formatted according to the journal’s submission guidelines (this opens in a new tab) and submitted via the online submission system (this opens in a new tab).
If you want to submit a review article, please send us a pre-submission enquiry (this opens in a new tab).
All manuscripts will be peer reviewed as usual and handled by the journal editorial board, with final decisions made by the Editor-in-Chief.
IMPORTANT: You will be asked, during the submission process, if your manuscript is part of a collection. Please respond “yes” and select the option “Biochar”.
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