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BACTERIA: microscopic living organisms, usually one-celled,
that can be found everywhere
MYCORRHIZAE: is a symbiotic association between a fungus and the roots of a vascular plant
what is biochar?BIOCHAR: solid material obtained from the carbonisation of biomass added to soils with the intention of improving soil functions
BIOCHAR & WHY IT WORKS
❖ complex porous structure➢ large amount of surface area➢ water retention➢ nutrient retention
■ cation exchange capacity➢ home for microorganisms➢ Soil Aeration➢ low thermal conductivity
❖ carbon based soil amendment➢ carbon filter for atmosphere