Short-Term Biochar Impacts on Crop Performance and Soil Quality in Arid Sandy Loam Soil

A two-year field study was conducted in sandy loam soil to evaluate the impacts of biochar on quality and growth yields pinto bean (Phaseolus vulgaris) sorghum–Sudan (Sorghum × drummondii). wood-derived commercial applied at three rates (PB) (SS) plots. The application annually for two years PB plots were 0, 2.2, 11.2 Mg ha−1, whereas SS 3.4, 6.7 ha−1. Crop harvest parameters evaluated. Assessed measurements included pH, electrical conductivity, available nutrients, organic matter (SOM), permanganate oxidizable carbon (POXC), aggregates, volumetric moisture content. results showed no significant differences plant over growing seasons both SS. Compared control treatment, ha−1 improved retention after irrigation by 19% first year 25% second year. SOM plot rate higher (1.02%) compared (0.82%), a similar increase not observed plot. Although did affect most measurements, there changes properties time, regardless treatments: POXC increased plots; plot; sodium adsorption ratio, micronutrients decreased. This research years; effects can persist much longer, indicating need longer-term studies arid agroecosystems.