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Title:   Author  item
                                            Ippolito, Jamesitem
                                            Lentz, Rodrickitem
                                            Novak, Jeffreyitem
                                            Spokas, Kurtitem
                                            Collins, Harolditem
                                            STREUBEL, JASON - Washington State University
  Submitted to: Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings
                                    Publication Type: Proceedings
                                    Publication Acceptance Date: 3/3/2011
                                    Publication  Date: 3/3/2011
                                    Citation: Ippolito, J.A., Lentz, R.D., Novak, J.M., Spokas, K.A., Collins, H.P., Streubel, J. 2011. Biochar Usage:  Pros and Cons. Western Nutrient Management Conference Proceedings. 9:93-98.Interpretive Summary:
                                Technical Abstract: Soil fertility benefits of charcoal application have been reported as early as 1847 indicating that plant nutrients are sorbed within charcoal pores.  The use of biomass-derived black carbon or biochar, the solid byproduct from the pyrolysis processing of any organic feedstock, has garnered recent attention as a potential vehicle for carbon sequestration and a beneficial soil conditioner.  However, most of the past biochar research has focused on improving the physico-chemical properties of tropical (i.e. terra preta) and highly weathered soils, while little research has focused on improving arid or semi-arid soils of the USA.  Here, we present an overview of the potential benefits and drawbacks of biochar usage in western US agro-ecosystems based on research performed at multiple USDA-Agricultural Research Service locations (Washington, Idaho, Minnesota, and South Carolina).


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