Table 1 Selected characteristics of the MB and soil.
Chracteristics | Biochar | Soil |
|---|---|---|
Ash concentration (%) | 11.50% | – |
pH | 9.30 | 7.6 |
Texture | – | Silty clay |
Organic matter (g kg− 1) | 98.41 | 5.8 |
Total C (g kg− 1) | 57.8 | – |
Total N (g kg− 1) | 8.46 | 0.57 |
Total P (g kg− 1) | 1.40 | 0.113 |
Total K (g kg− 1) | 11.8 | 6.37 |
Total Na (g kg− 1) | – | 0.09 |
CEC (cmol kg− 1) | 10.72 | 5.41 |
Electrical conductivity (dS/m) | – | 0.261 |