Microbial Responses to Biochar Soil Amendment and Influential Factors: A Three-level Meta-analysis
P. Kerner, E. Struhs, A. Mirkouei, K. Aho, K. A. Lohse, R. S. Dungan, Y. You
This study meta-analyzes 61 studies to assess how biochar affects soil microbes, finding significant impacts on microbial abundance and enzyme activity, with key factors like feedstock and pH influencing responses.
bioRxiv · Jun 2, 2023Ecology