Biochar organic carbon (per ha)

The stock of organic carbon in the soil derived from the application of biochar amendments. Biochar is more persistent in the soil than other organic compounds, with only a small portion mineralised each year at a decreasing rate over many centuries; its stock should, therefore, be accounted for separately.

Also known as: Biochar C; Biochar C stock; Biochar organic carbon stock; Biochar OC stock

Term type: Measurement
Units: kg C / ha

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