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SUBMITTER: Roberts DA
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4391317 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Apr
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Roberts David A DA Paul Nicholas A NA Dworjanyn Symon A SA Bird Michael I MI de Nys Rocky R
Scientific reports 20150409
Seaweed cultivation is a high growth industry that is primarily targeted at human food and hydrocolloid markets. However, seaweed biomass also offers a feedstock for the production of nutrient-rich biochar for soil amelioration. We provide the first data of biochar yield and characteristics from intensively cultivated seaweeds (Saccharina, Undaria and Sargassum--brown seaweeds, and Gracilaria, Kappaphycus and Eucheuma--red seaweeds). While there is some variability in biochar properties as a fun ...[more]