Short-Term Effect of Biochar on Microbial Biomass, Respiration and Enzymatic Activities in Wastewater Irrigated Soils in Urban Agroecosystems of the West African Savannah

Short-Term Effect of Biochar on Microbial Biomass, Respiration and Enzymatic Activities in Wastewater Irrigated Soils in Urban Agroecosystems of the West African Savannah

Irrigated urban agriculture (UA) supports the economy and health of urban inhabitants in low-income countries. This system is often characterized by high nutrient inputs and mostly utilizes wastewater for irrigation. Biochar has been proposed to increase crop yields and improve soil properties. In t...

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Main Authors: Isaac Asirifi, Steffen Werner, Stefanie Heinze, Courage K. S. Saba, Innocent Y. D. Lawson, Bernd Marschner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
urban agriculture
wastewater
biochar
microbial activities
fertilization
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/2/271

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