Nutrient-Enriched Biochar as a Soil Amendment for Tropical Soils: A Review of Its Impacts and Potential in Sustainable Agriculture

Authors

  • Daniel Salomón Díaz Hoil Universidad Zamorano, Honduras
  • Djetly Julis Universidad Zamorano, Honduras
  • Ana Sobalvarro Universidad Zamorano, Honduras

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2026.1.1.1278

Keywords:

Biochar, yield, nutrients, tropical soils, soil amendment

Abstract

Biochar is a carbon-rich material, such as wood or agricultural or livestock waste, which, when pyrolyzed, acquires characteristics of great interest to agriculture. These include increased microbiota, improved nutrient availability, and soil water retention.

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2026-07-27

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Vol. 1 No. 14 (2026): LACCEI 2026

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How to Cite

Díaz Hoil, D. S., Julis, D., & Sobalvarro, A. (2026). Nutrient-Enriched Biochar as a Soil Amendment for Tropical Soils: A Review of Its Impacts and Potential in Sustainable Agriculture. LACCEI, 1(14). https://doi.org/10.18687/LACCEI2026.1.1.1278