articleBiocharJan 3, 2026GOLD OA

Beyond one-size-fits-all: tailoring engineered biochar for purpose-specific rhizosphere engineering in crop production, protection, and soil remediation

AMAdnan MustafaQSQudsia SaeedXLXiankai LuZUZia Ur Rahman FarooqiUAUsman Arshad

Chinese Academy of Sciences · South China Botanical Garden · +11 more institutions

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Abstract

Abstract Engineered biochar has emerged as a versatile tool for purpose-specific rhizosphere engineering, offering tailored solutions for enhancing crop production, crop protection, and environmental remediation. Yet, its effectiveness depends on optimizing application for specific functional goals rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach. This review explores how engineered biochar shapes rhizosphere processes to support crop production, crop protection, and soil remediation. It examines key mechanisms including enhanced nutrient availability, stimulation of beneficial microbial communities, pathogen suppression, and soil contaminant immobilization, and how different biochar modifications, such as…

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  • Biochar
  • Rhizosphere
  • Agriculture
  • Slash-and-char
  • Agroecology
  • Environmental remediation
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Greenhouse gas
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Zero hunger
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