Improving acquisition of phosphorus and other nutrient elements by baby corn (Zea mays L.) through the combine use of biochar, Phosphorus and Arbuscular Mycorrhiza

Investigation indicates that valuable effects of biochar could be obtained if it was applied with mycorrhiza. Combined application of biochar (10 t ha-1 soil), phosphorus along with mycorrhiza produced significantly higher uptake of nutrients in baby corn. Biochars are highly variable in nutrient composition and availability, which are determined by types of feedstock and pyrolysis conditions. The results suggest that high-ash biochars with phosphorus are potential P sources with high-agronomic efficiency.