Influence of biochar on isoproturon partitioning and bioaccessibility in soil

B.J. Reid, F.L. Pickering, A. Freddo, M.J. Whelan, F. Coulon

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Abstract

The influence of biochar (5%) on the loss, partitioning and bioaccessibility of C-isoproturon (C-IPU) was evaluated. Results indicated that biochar had a dramatic effect upon C-IPU partitioning: C-IPU extractability (0.01 M CaCl) in biochar-amended treatments was reduced to
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)44-50
Number of pages7
JournalEnvironmental Pollution
Volume181
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2013

Keywords

  • Biochar
  • Herbicide
  • Isoproturon
  • Bioaccessibility
  • Partition coefficient

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