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Soil priming effects following biochar incorporation - International ...

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Conclusion<br />

Biochar caused short term <strong>priming</strong> effect, especially with <strong>biochar</strong>350<br />

The soil organic C loss or surplus with the addition of <strong>biochar</strong> needs<br />

further investigation.<br />

The <strong>priming</strong> <strong>effects</strong> were most probably caused by the activated soil<br />

microorganisms through the water soluble components of the<br />

<strong>biochar</strong>, or by others, like, surface area, liming <strong>effects</strong>.<br />

The interaction between different organic C in the charsphere<br />

requires further investigation

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