Management of a saline–sodic Chromic Luvisol using different biochars
Kelianne Carolina Targino de Araújo·Kairon Rocha Andrade·Maria Isidória Silva Gonzaga·Idamar da Silva Lima·Airon José da Silva
Context The removal of excess salts from saline–sodic soils is often limited by poor drainage resulting from deterioration of soil physical structure. Biochar has been increasingly recommended as a soil conditioner in salt-affected areas, particularly for its potential to improve soil structural attributes. Aims In this study, we: (1) evaluated the effects of biochar on soil water retention, infiltration, and water flux; (2) assessed the influence of biochar on the time required for soil salt le