Sewage Sludge Biochar Effects on Phytopathogenic Fungi and Beneficial Microorganisms
Alyson Silva de Araujo, Luiz Eduardo Bassay Blum, Doyglas Vinícius Nunes Andrade, Pedro Batista da Silva Júnior, Cícero Célio de Figueiredo
Abstract
HIGHLIGHTS Sewage sludge biochar (SSB) controls different phytopathogens. SSB has a direct effect on the mycelial growth of phytopathogenic fungi. Control of phytopathogens in low concentrations (up to 0.8%) of SSB.
Topics & Concepts
BiocharMyceliumSewage sludgeMicroorganismSewageBiologyMicrobiologyChemistryEnvironmental scienceBotanyEnvironmental engineeringBacteriaOrganic chemistryGeneticsPyrolysisComposting and Vermicomposting TechniquesPlant Pathogens and Fungal DiseasesPlant-Microbe Interactions and Immunity