IVES study into applications of biochar

July 8, 2025, in Research & Reviews

Biochar

These IVES technical reviews are just brilliant. This one is by Nicolas Poly and Benjamin Bois. Definitely worth reading if you are wondering what biochar is all about.

The results of 17 studies found increases in:

Yield
Photosynthesis
Dry matter skin and seed
Soil water content
Soil pH
Soil organic Carbon
N/P/K content
Conductivity
Overall soil functioning
Microbial biomass

Decreases in:

Hydric stress
Bulk density
Ecotoxicity of Copper

Contradictory results for:

GES emission
Root biomass
Microfaunal biomas

Neural effect on:

Total acidity
Berry pH
Anthocyanins

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Biochar is increasingly of interest in vineyards for soil health. IVES technical reviews are excellent sources of information.

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