Abstract
One of the methods for optimizing fertilization is the use of slow-release fertilizers, which are characterized by gradual release of fertilizer components to a soil solution, thus reducing their losses. However, slow-release fertilizers available on the market are expensive, and their use is often economically unsubstantiated. The aim of this study was to assess the possibility of absorption fertilizer elements introduced to soil in the form of fertilizer products based on torrefied biomass or biochar as well as mineral valorizing additives. To achieve the set objective, an incubation experiment was conducted. The experiment was based on assessing the capacity of absorbing fertilizer elements under conditions of using fertilizers that contain an organic component (torrefied biomass or biochar) and a mineral component (ammonium nitrate, potassium salt, ammonium phosphate, urea). The soil, along with the fertilizer, was incubated for 30 days. After that the amount of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium and magnesium extracted with distilled water was determined. Results of the conducted experiment point to a positive effect of biochar and torrefied biomass on the absorption of nitrogen introduced with mineral fertilizers. Similar relationships were observed in the case of phosphorus and potassium, but to a lesser degree than in the case of nitrogen. At the same time, there was no difference in the effect of biochar and torrefied biomass on the level of nitrogen absorption. Fertilizers based on torrefied biomass or biochar valorized with mineral additives have properties characteristic for slow-release fertilizers.
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Niemiec, M. et al. (2020). Evaluation of the Fertilizing Potential of Products Based on Torrefied Biomass and Valorized with Mineral Additives. In: Wróbel, M., Jewiarz, M., Szlęk , A. (eds) Renewable Energy Sources: Engineering, Technology, Innovation. Springer Proceedings in Energy. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-13888-2_26
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