Influence of Rice Husk Biochar on Water Holding Capacity of Soil in The Savannah Ecological Zone of Ghana

Authors

  • Ammal Abukari Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies – Nyankpala, Tamale http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4883-8825

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v7i6.888-891.2488

Keywords:

Savanah, pyrolysis, rice husk biochar, water holding capacity

Abstract

Soil moisture has a vital role in the cultivation of crops. Its sufficiency and availability to crop- water supplies depends on the management practices of soil and amount of available water to the soil. This study examines the influence of rice husk biochar on the water holding capacity of soil in the savannah ecological zone of Ghana. Increasing rate of rice husk biochar increased water-holding capacity of soils. 4t/ha rice husk biochar showed higher significant differences among the treatments. It is recommended that 4t/ha rice husk biochar should be applied to increase the water-holding capacity of the soil.

Author Biography

Ammal Abukari, Department of Forestry and Forest Resources Management, Faculty of Natural Resources and Environment, University for Development Studies – Nyankpala, Tamale

Forestry and Forest Resources Management - Lecturer
7(6): 2019

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Published

25.06.2019

How to Cite

Abukari, A. (2019). Influence of Rice Husk Biochar on Water Holding Capacity of Soil in The Savannah Ecological Zone of Ghana. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 7(6), 888–891. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v7i6.888-891.2488

Issue

Vol. 7 No. 6 (2019)

Section

Research Paper

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