Table 2 Experimental treatments for evaluating the effect of biochar and manure on C mineralization in a sandy soil
Treatment code | Manure | Biochar | Total initial C (g C) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Rate (tons ha−1) | Code | Rate (tons ha−1) | Code | ||
M0B0 (control) | 0 | M0 | 0 | B0 | 2.60 |
M0B20 | 0 | M0 | 20 | B20 | 6.01 |
M0B40 | 0 | M0 | 40 | B40 | 8.43 |
M13B0 | 13 | M13 | 0 | B0 | 3.59 |
M13B20 | 13 | M13 | 20 | B20 | 7.00 |
M13B40 | 13 | M13 | 40 | B40 | 9.42 |
M26B0 | 26 | M26 | 0 | B0 | 4.58 |
M26B20 | 26 | M26 | 20 | B20 | 7.99 |
M26B40 | 26 | M26 | 40 | B40 | 10.41 |