Abstract:
Main aim of this project proposal is to enhance water/nutrients retention in soil with its consequent impact to the fertility of selected crops in agriculturally utilized area using biochar – obtained from waste biomass. The project will be realized in agriculturally utilized area which have been repeatedly affected by drought. Specific aims are follows: (1, 2) to produce biochar in order to significantly enhance water/nutrients retention in soil – laboratory tests of various biochars on soil hydraulic properties; (3) monitoring of biomass production and stress factors, respectively, on the selected crops; (4) in situ biochar application and monitoring of long-term effect on water/nutrients retention in previously selected and problematic area(s).