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This research aims to explore the impact of biochar and organic fertilizers on nitrogen loss pathways in vegetable soils.

November 8, 2025AgricultureOpen Access

Mechanistic Insights into the Differential Effects of Biochar and Organic Fertilizer on Nitrogen Loss Pathways in Vegetable Soils: Linking Soil Carbon, Aggregate Stability, and Denitrifying Microbes

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This research aims to explore the impact of biochar and organic fertilizers on nitrogen loss pathways in vegetable soils.
Conducted field-based trials to assess individual and combined effects of biochar and organic fertilizer.
Analyzed nitrogen runoff losses and gaseous emissions including N2O and NH3.
Investigated the effects on soil physicochemical properties and microbial community composition.
Conventional fertilization resulted in 20.70% total nitrogen loss.
Biochar applications reduced nitrogen runoff by 8.06% and gaseous losses by 2.01%.
Shifts in denitrifying microbial communities were linked to biochar and organic fertilizer amendments.

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Field trials demonstrate biochar reduced nitrogen runoff by 8.06% and emissions by 2.01%, indicating its role in sustainable agriculture.

Shixiong et al. (2025) studied this question.

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