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The nature of highly calcareous soils and their impact on crop productivity: A literature review
This literature review is part of the Soil CRC’s research project, ‘Overcoming soil constraints in highly calcareous soils’ (4.2.003). Read more.
Developing effective biochar and biopolymer material as an alternative microbial carrier – PhD thesis
A PhD thesis by Soil CRC and Griffith University student Dr Rahat Shabir: Shabir, R. (2023). Developing effective biochar and biopolymer material as an alternative microbial carrier. Griffith University. https://dx.doi.org/10.25904/1912/5019
More profitable crops on highly calcareous soils by improving early vigour and overcoming soil constraints – Final project report
This report summarises findings of the project ‘More profitable crops on highly calcareous soils by improving early vigour and overcoming soil constraints’ (4.2.003), from four years of activities where the first three years were initially contracted and then extended for a fourth year. Read report.
More profitable crops on highly calcareous soils by improving early vigour and overcoming soil constraints – Research findings fact sheet
This project (4.2.003) focused on identifying practical approaches to improve soil condition, early crop vigour, and crop productivity on calcareous soil in the south-east and upper Eyre Peninsula of South Australia. Read our research findings fact sheet.
Reversing Phosphorus Stratification in Australian Soils with Amino Clay-Functionalized Biochar – Research poster
A PhD research poster by Mohd Arish Usman (The University of Newcastle). Presented at the 2025 Soil CRC Participants Conference in Perth, Western Australia. View the poster.
Agricultural Waste-Derived Biochar and Natural Nano Clay based Phosphorus Fertilizer for Slow-Release Applications – Research poster
A PhD research poster by Harleen Kaur (The University of Newcastle). Presented at the 2024 Soil CRC Participants Conference in Wagga Wagga, NSW. View poster.
Fertilizer value of nutrient-enriched biochar and response of canola crop – Journal article
Hossain, M. Z., Bahar, M. M., Sarkar, B., Bolan, N. S., & Donne, S. (2024). Fertilizer value of nutrient-enriched biochar and response of canola crop. Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition, 24, 2123–2137. Read article.
Biopolymer as an additive for effective biochar-based rhizobial inoculant – Journal article
Shabir, R., Li, Y., Mallavarapu, M., & Chen, C. (2024). Biopolymer as an additive for effective biochar-based rhizobial inoculant. Science of the Total Environment, 912, Article 169263. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.169263. Read article
Biochar surface properties and chemical composition determine the rhizobial survival rate – Journal article
Shabir, R., Li, Y., Zhang, L. & Chen, C. (2023) Biochar surface properties and chemical composition determine the rhizobial survival rate. Journal of Environmental Management, 326 (Part A). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2022.116594
Phosphorus availability from biochar – PhD presentation by Sepide Abbasi
Soil PhD student Sepide Abbasi from University of Newcastle presents her PhD research in this five-minute presentation. Recorded at the 2022 Soil CRC Participants Conference on 24 August 2022 in Adelaide. Watch the recording.