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4-May-2026
Invasive plant transformed into biochar helps suppress tomato bacterial wilt and improve soil health
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A plant best known as an ecological problem may offer a new tool for healthier soils and more resilient crops. A study published in Biochar reports that biochar made from Solidago canadensis L., an invasive plant in southern China, can be modified with silicon to suppress bacterial wilt, improve soil quality, and promote beneficial soil microbes.
- Journal
- Biochar
4-May-2026
Construction tech could reduce emissions while supporting growth
Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
An international study with EPFL researchers suggests that large reductions in carbon emissions from cement and steel building materials may be achievable by 2050 using already-existing construction technologies.
- Journal
- Nature Communications
1-May-2026
Turning cotton waste into clean fuel: Biochar enables a closed-loop energy system
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A study reveals how cottonseed waste can be transformed into clean energy, offering a promising path toward a self-sustaining and fossil fuel-free cotton industry.
- Journal
- Biochar
1-May-2026
Biochar and beneficial microbes team up to clean toxic soils and boost plant growth
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Heavy metal pollution from mining and industrial activities continues to threaten soils, ecosystems, and human health worldwide. Contaminants such as lead and zinc can persist in soils for decades, entering the food chain and posing serious risks. A study offers a promising, nature-based solution by combining biochar with a carefully designed community of beneficial microorganisms to enhance plant-driven cleanup of polluted soils.
- Journal
- Biochar
1-May-2026
Incheon National University researchers find solution for reliable excavator tracking in real-world construction environments
Incheon National UniversityA recent study published in Automation in Construction by researchers from Incheon National University exploits a novel approach to improving excavator tracking performance under real-world conditions. By integrating deep learning-based instance segmentation with an automated, reliability-based multi-camera strategy, this study addresses one of the most persistent challenges in construction monitoring—frequent occlusions caused by dynamic site activities. In addition, the researchers propose a frame-level reliability estimation process that automatically identifies unreliable tracking results.
- Journal
- Automation in Construction
30-Apr-2026
Biochar and organic fertilizer reshape soil microbes to support sustainable dryland farming
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
A field study reveals that combining biochar with organic fertilizer can significantly improve soil structure, nutrient availability, and beneficial microbial communities in dryland farming systems, offering a promising pathway toward more sustainable agriculture.
- Journal
- Biochar
30-Apr-2026
Biochar boosts green roof performance by cutting runoff and improving plant growth, real-world study finds
Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Cities around the world are searching for practical ways to adapt to climate change, manage stormwater, and reduce urban heat. A new field study offers compelling evidence that a simple material could significantly improve one of the most promising urban solutions: green roofs.
- Journal
- Biochar