Characterization of cattle manure-derived biochar and its synergistic effects with inorganic and organic fertilizers on soil properties, microbial community, and forage maize yield
The impact of biochar on soil fertility and plant growth depends on its feedstock, physiochemical properties, and porous structure. However, cattle manure-derived biochar has been less used in practice, and its effectiveness on improving crop yield and the underlying mechanism are still unclear. This study characteri...