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Biochar Production from Wastewater Sludge for Application in Sustainable Lettuce Plant Cultivation and Climate Change Mitigation
- Source :
- Biology and Life Sciences Forum, Vol 30, Iss 1, p 10 (2023)
- Publication Year :
- 2023
- Publisher :
- MDPI AG, 2023.
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Abstract
- Compared with conventional soil additives, biochar has found successful application as an organic soil amendment to improve crop productivity coupled with climate change mitigation via carbon sequestration. This study investigated the synthesis of biochar from wastewater sludge, followed by its application for lettuce plant growth. Biochar was added to the soil at three rates of 2.5%, 5%, and 10% (w/w) using pot experiments under greenhouse conditions. Biochar application demonstrated an economic feasibility scenario with a payback period of 0.89 years. Hence, the study outcomes can contribute to eco-friendly crop management, soil conservation, and combat climate change, providing a reliable strategy for achieving targets of SDG 2 “Zero hunger,” SDG 13 “Climate action,” and SDG 15 “Life on land.”
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 26739976
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Biology and Life Sciences Forum
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.b7b98e0c6e654687943894b7a82b31d3
- Document Type :
- article
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.3390/IOCAG2023-15934