The Black Gold: How Biochar Can  Save Our Soils and Climate

Ashoka, P; Subedar Singh; P. A. Ramsem; Lalita Kumar Mohanty; Hari Shankar Singh; Sabarinathan Babu; Narinder Panotra; Kamal Kishore; Sweeta Manhas; Sahil Chauhan

doi:10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53073

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The Black Gold: How Biochar Can Save Our Soils and Climate

Ashoka, P, Subedar Singh, P. A. Ramsem, Lalita Kumar Mohanty, Hari Shankar Singh, Sabarinathan Babu, Narinder Panotra, Kamal Kishore, Sweeta Manhas, Sahil Chauhan

Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · pp. 784–798 · Published 14 May 2025

10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53073

Abstract

Biochar, a charcoal-like substance produced from organic waste, has emerged as a promising solution to restore degraded soils, enhance agricultural productivity, and mitigate climate change. This review explores the potential of biochar as a sustainable soil amendment and carbon sequestration strategy. By examining the production process, physicochemical properties, and interactions with soil and plants, we highlight the multifaceted benefits of biochar application. Moreover, we discuss the challenges and future prospects of biochar utilization in agriculture and environmental management. This review aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of biochar's role in improving soil health, crop yields, and carbon storage, ultimately contributing to global food security and climate change mitigation efforts.

Biochar soil amendment carbon sequestration sustainable agriculture climate change mitigation

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Ashoka, P, Subedar Singh, P. A. Ramsem, Lalita Kumar Mohanty, Hari Shankar Singh, Sabarinathan Babu, Narinder Panotra, Kamal Kishore, Sweeta Manhas, Sahil Chauhan (2025). The Black Gold: How Biochar Can Save Our Soils and Climate. Journal of Scientific Research and Reports , 784–798. https://doi.org/10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i53073

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Ashoka, P — Agriculture Research Station (UASD) Hanumanmatti(p) Ranebennur (TQ), Haveri (District)– 581 115 Karanataka State, India.
Subedar Singh — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Motherhood University, Roorkee, Haridwar, Uttarakhand, India.
P. A. Ramsem — ICAR-KVK, Ukhrul, ICAR Research Complex for NEH Region Manipur Centre, India.
Lalita Kumar Mohanty — KVK Jajpur Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology Bhubaneswar, India.
Hari Shankar Singh — Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur Pincode- 208002, India.
Sabarinathan Babu — Department of Remote Sensing & GIS, TNAU, Coimbatore – 641003, India.
Narinder Panotra — Institute of Biotechnology SKUAST Jammu, Chatha (J&K)-180009, India.
Kamal Kishore — Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (Himachal Pradesh), India.
Sweeta Manhas — Division of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, SKUAST-Jammu, 180009, India.
Sahil Chauhan — Department of Silviculture and Agroforestry, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (Himachal Pradesh), India.

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