OPEN ACCESS | Published on : 06-Jan-2026 | Pages: 89-106 | Doi : 10.37446/edibook222025/89-106
Soil serves as a crucial foundation for effective agricultural practices, and enhancing its quality is essential to boost both crop yields and soil fertility. One effective method to achieve this is the application of biochar. Biochar is a carbon-dense material formed through the pyrolysis of crop residues, organic waste, or wood in low-oxygen conditions. It contributes significantly to carbon sequestration and offers benefits such as recycling agricultural waste, increasing soil nutrient retention and decreasing emissions of greenhouse gases. The diverse uses of biochar support the safe and sustainable enhancement of soil health and productivity. This chapter offers a comprehensive overview of biochar’s characteristics, its production processes, and its valuable contributions to agriculture. This serves as an informative tool for those studying or implementing biochar in agricultural practices.
Biochar, pyrolysis, soil health, climate change
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