Preferred Term:
biochar
Definition:
A fine-grained porous charcoal produced from organic matter via pyrolysis (i.e. under low temperature and anoxic conditions), often used as a soil amendment to increase soil fertility and tilth and to sequester carbon.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- biomass char
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/148682
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