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This review article summarizes the state of knowledge on the effects of biochar, a charcoal-like substance produced from biomass pyrolysis, on soil biota. The article finds that while biochar additions generally increase soil microbial biomass, little is understood about the mechanisms driving these changes or the effects on specific microbial communities. Biochar properties such as pH, surface area, and sorption capacity influence soil biota in complex and poorly understood ways. Changes to the soil microb

Author

Fabiano Prates

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EN