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K. M. Gothandam et al. (eds.), Environmental Biotechnology Vol. 3,
Environmental Chemistry for a Sustainable World 50,
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-48973-1_9
Chapter 9
Effect of Biochar Addition to Soil on Plant
Quality
Abdul Bakrudeen Ali Ahmed, Mohaddeseh Adel, Ali Talati, Vijay Lobo,
and V. D. Seshadri
A. B. A. Ahmed (*)
Faculty of Applied Sciences, Ton Duc Thang University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
e-mail: bakrudeen.ali.ahmed@tdtu.edu.vn
M. Adel
Young researchers and Elite Club, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran
A. Talati
Elite Club, Shiraz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shiraz, Iran
V. Lobo
Department of Biochemistry, Centre for Research and Development, PRIST Deemed
University, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India
Department of Zoology, St Philomena P U College, Mysore, Karnataka, India
V. D. Seshadri
Department of Pharmacology, College of Pharmacy, Prince Sattam Bin Abdul Aziz
University, Al-Kharj, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Contents
9.1 Introduction
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9.2 Medicinal Plants and Application in Terms of Biochar
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9.3 Biochar Effects on Crops and Medicinal Plants
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9.4 Composition of Biochar
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9.5 Nutrient Availability and Leaching
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9.6 Comparison of Plant and Organ Development
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9.7 Nutrition and Quality
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9.8 Cultivation and Yields
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9.9 Conclusion
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References
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Abstract Thermal decay of organic compositions under a non-oxygen condition
causes the production of biochar. Biochar is an organic matter used as a soil amendment, with the intent to improve soil properties. Biochar is a valuable source to
produce medicinal compounds due to its fewer side effects and economically