Effects of pyrolyzation temperature of bamboo biochars on the germination and growth rates of Zea Mays L. and Brassica Rapa
Biochar production Biochar made from bamboo was used to produce the biochars applied in this test. Bamboo biochar was generated at different temperatures: 240ºC, 300ºC, 600ºC and 700ºC. All biochars were obtained by pyrolysis with a temperature raising rate of 5oC/min; biochars were sieved using a 4 mm sieve before use for the bioassays. Characterization of the material was made applying various test and analyses. Biochar characterization Characterization of the material was made applying various test and analyses. FTIR Raw Bamboo 240ºC 300ºC 600ºC 700ºC Germination and plant growth in net house For this assessment, a net house was adapted and other bamboo based mediums were also prepared and tested. Two different crops were evaluated, (glutinous corn and Chinese cabbage) addition of biochar at 100% (pure biochar without soil – test 1) and...