Effects of Rice Husk Biochar (RHB) on soil properties rice plant growth and nutrients uptake


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Rosenani A. B., . and Cheah P. M., . (2015) Effects of Rice Husk Biochar (RHB) on soil properties rice plant growth and nutrients uptake. In: SEA Regional Conference on SRI 2015: Innovating Shared Value, 25-28 May 2015, Alor Setar Kedah.

Abstract

Report about possible soil acidification of SRI advocated biochar as additional organic soil amendment. The aim of this study was to study the effect of rice husk biochar (RHB) on soil properties rice growth and nutrients uptake on a SRI rice field in Jembal Kelantan. However ten ton/ha of RHB was insufficient to alleviate soil pH. Soil salinity significantly decreased 29% with RHB addition and improved vegetative growth stages of rice plant; thus rice yield improved. Besides RHB also provided supplementary C N Ca and increased soil cation exchange capacity (CEC). Therefore biochar induced higher total nutrients uptake in SRI system except K. Moreover the disparity of nutrients uptake were prevalent in tiller than grain; further proving positive effect of RHB enhancing rice plant vegetative growth. Incorporation of biochar in SRI system improved soil properties rice growth and yield. Long-term study is needed to validate the duration of benefits bring upon biochar addition in SRI system.


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Abstract

Report about possible soil acidification of SRI advocated biochar as additional organic soil amendment. The aim of this study was to study the effect of rice husk biochar (RHB) on soil properties rice growth and nutrients uptake on a SRI rice field in Jembal Kelantan. However ten ton/ha of RHB was insufficient to alleviate soil pH. Soil salinity significantly decreased 29% with RHB addition and improved vegetative growth stages of rice plant; thus rice yield improved. Besides RHB also provided supplementary C N Ca and increased soil cation exchange capacity (CEC). Therefore biochar induced higher total nutrients uptake in SRI system except K. Moreover the disparity of nutrients uptake were prevalent in tiller than grain; further proving positive effect of RHB enhancing rice plant vegetative growth. Incorporation of biochar in SRI system improved soil properties rice growth and yield. Long-term study is needed to validate the duration of benefits bring upon biochar addition in SRI system.

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Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
AGROVOC Term: Rice
AGROVOC Term: Paddy
AGROVOC Term: Intensification
AGROVOC Term: Plant cultivation
AGROVOC Term: Soil improvement
AGROVOC Term: Charcoal
AGROVOC Term: Rice husks
AGROVOC Term: Vegetative reproduction (physiol)
AGROVOC Term: Growth
AGROVOC Term: Nutrient uptake
Geographical Term: MALAYSIA
Depositing User: Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified: 24 Apr 2025 00:52
URI: http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/7727

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