Influence of Biochar Application Rates on Watermelon Growth, Yield, and Soil Nutrient Availability

Gaurav Sharma, Diptanu Banik, Chandra Mohan Mehta, Nishihara Eiji, Kazuyuki Inubushi, Shigeto Sudo, Sachiko Hayashida and Prabir Kumar Patra Biochar has emerged as a promising soil amendment with the potential to increase plant growth and improve nutrient availability. Its application not only increases nutrient retention but also supports rhizosphere activity, further accelerating nutrient cycling in the soil.