BIOCHAR 2 (IMAGE)

Rice University

BIOCHAR 2

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A map shows low, mid-range and high estimates for theoretical water-holding capacity changes in soil with the addition of biochar. A study by Rice University scientists showed how biochar can help curtail excess irrigation in agriculture, depending on the type of soil and biochar characteristics.

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Masiello Lab/Rice University

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