I would expect that adding an alkaline biochar to an acidic - neutral soil could help phosphorus solubilization based on pH effects. Rick

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There are over 200 peer reviewed studies in the Science Direct database that speak directly to the pathways concerning P and biochar. Perhaps if the industry, and certain companies within the industry

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I also find it difficult to understand how a raw (un-modified) Biochar will do much at all for Phosphorus capture. Could you provide 3rd party data (with the lab certifications) for these claims and c

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Trevor: I am certain this project is not destined to fail. You need to remember Hugh's adage and published document that "all biochars are not created equal". Our biochar is being used in this project

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https://www.tapinto.net/towns/roxbury/sections/green/articles/fight-against-lake-hopatcong-algae-blooms-continues-with-biochar-bags I thought most biochars had a rather poor affinity to P unless modif

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All, If more incentive is needed to get people to address the seaweed invasion, see this article in yesterday's The Guardian about people and animals dying for decades from hydrogen sulfide (H2S) gas

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