Comparative Influence of Biochar and Zeolite on Soil Hydrological Indices and Growth Characteristics of Corn (Zea mays L.)

Biochar and zeolite, due to their porous structure, are supposed be appropriate soil amendments especially in agricultural areas with a lack of water or unsuitable soils coarse texture. Two additions that intended assist an increase content (AWC) biochar zeolite. With this aim, the effects zeolite at two levels 5 10 t ha?1 (known as B5, B10, Z5, Z10) on hydrological properties consequently corn growth were investigated study. The results showed application B5 B10 significantly improved AWC by 76% 48% increasing micro- meso-pores. Z5 Z10, associated macro-pores soil, enhanced saturated hydraulic conductivity (Ks) up 174% 303% caused losses. highest specific surface area mean weight diameter obtained from had 171% 197% over control. treatments considerably affected plant features shoot nutrient content, whilst impact is much less apparent than biochar. Observations indicate greatly boosted availability retention raising share mezzo-pores, respectively, result, has benefited growth. Increasing level 10% would have more positive available root systems. In contrast, high rate particles coarseness adding Na+ ions dispersion particles, destruction Ks loss reduction