Table 1 Pre-experimental biochar and irrigation characteristics
Soil | Values | Biochar | Values | Irrigation | Values |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
pH | 8.63 | pH | 8.45 | pH | 6.75 |
ECe (dS/m) | 3.69 | ECe (dS/m) | 4.35 | EC (µS/cm) | 205 |
SOC (%) | 0.55 | Volatile Matter (%) | 18.00 | Carbonates (meq./L) | 0.00 |
TN (%) | 0.032 | Ash Content (%) | 33.00 | Bicarbonates (meq./L) | 6.12 |
AK (mg/kg) | 121 | Fixed carbon (%) | 49.00 | Chloride (meq./L) | 0.15 |
EP (mg/kg) | 4.23 | TN (%) | 0.15 | Ca + Mg (meq./L) | 4.00 |
Sand (%) | 25.00 | TK (%) | 1.41 | Sodium (mg/L) | 199.00 |
Silt (%) | 40.00 | TP (%) | 0.65 | TN = Total Nitrogen EP = Extractable Phosphorus AK = Available Potassium CEC = Cation Exchange Capacity EC = Electrical Conductivity | |
Clay (%) | 35.00 | Surface area (m²/g) | 350 | ||
Texture | Clay Loam | CEC (meq./100Â g) | 411 | ||