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This research aims to assess the impact of biochar on soil properties and tomato plant resilience under varying climatic conditions.

June 19, 2026HorticulturaeOpen Access

Biochar Increases Soil Moisture and Improves Tomato Resilience Under Field Conditions: Results from a Two-Year Field Study in Tuscany (Italy)

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Randomized trial shows improved soil moisture and plant resilience in tomatoes, suggesting biochar's agricultural benefits.

This research aims to assess the impact of biochar on soil properties and tomato plant resilience under varying climatic conditions.
Conducted a two-year field experiment (2024–2025) in Tuscany on tomato cv. 'Canestrino'.
Evaluated a single application of biochar (15 t ha−1) for its effects on soil and plant responses.
Measured soil quality, water dynamics, and physiological parameters during contrasting climatic conditions.
Biochar increased soil organic matter by 7.7% and improved the C/N ratio by 10.6%.
Soil water content was significantly higher in amended plots: 32.84% vs. 24.87% in 2024.
Drought conditions in 2025 showed reduced productivity, with no significant differences between treatments.

Biancalani et al. (2026) studied this question.

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