The effect of biochar on the plant under stress conditions

Abstract

Stress conditions such as drought and salt negatively affect plant growth and yield. Many methods are used to alleviate these negative effects. Biochar application is also a method used to eliminate the negative effects on the plants stimulated by the stress conditions. According to many studies, biochar application to the soil increases the yield of the plants under different stress conditions. Moreover, biochar increases photosynthesis rate, water usage efficiency and relative water content in the plants struggling with the drought stress.