Table 1 Selected characteristics of the MB and soil.

From: Trichoderma harzianum-loaded maize biochar enhances Cd–Cu immobilization and reduces bio-accessibility in contaminated 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