Effect of sugarcane bagasse biochar on soybean germination and initial growth

Authors

  • Lorrana Zelia Martins de Souza Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Halax Duart Martins Silva Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Giovanni Uema Alcantara Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8368-668X
  • Bruna Cristina Pinto Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Adriana Duneya Diaz Carillo Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0695-0715
  • Osania Emerenciano Ferreira Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Gustavo Henrique Gravatim Costa Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil
  • Alan Rodrigues Teixeira Machado Universidade do Estado de Minas Gerais, Brazil https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4803-4600

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18540/jcecvl10iss5pp19300

Keywords:

Biomass., Germination., Phytotoxicity., Residue., Pyrolysis

Abstract

Biochar is known as an excellent soil conditioner and a powerful carbon sequestration tool. However, to expand its use, it is necessary to understand potential adverse effects. To better address this issue, biochar was prepared from sugarcane bagasse. The effect of biochar on the germination of soybean seeds was evaluated, and a greenhouse experiment was conducted to assess the response of soybean seedlings to biochar application at different rates (CK, 0% w/w; BC1, 1% w/w; BC3, 3% w/w; and BC5, 5% w/w). Thirty days after sowing, the growth parameters, soil physicochemical attributes, and microbiota were evaluated. The biochar exhibited a low O/C ratio (0.18) and an irregular porous surface, which promoted improvements in the soil’s physical, chemical, and biological attributes. Moreover, no phytotoxic effects were detected in the germination tests for application rates up to 50 t/ha. The results of soybean cultivation revealed that, compared with the CK treatment, the BC3 and BC5 treatments significantly increased the fresh mass of the aerial parts of the plants by 64% and 86%, respectively. These treatments also significantly increased the fresh mass of the root system by 23% and 423%, respectively. These results highlight the potential of biochar in promoting early soybean development.

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Published

2024-07-15

How to Cite

Souza, L. Z. M. de, Silva, H. D. M., Alcantara, G. U., Pinto, B. C., Carillo, A. D. D., Ferreira, O. E., Costa, G. H. G., & Machado, A. R. T. (2024). Effect of sugarcane bagasse biochar on soybean germination and initial growth. The Journal of Engineering and Exact Sciences, 10(5), 19300. https://doi.org/10.18540/jcecvl10iss5pp19300

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General Articles