Determination of Effects of Increasing Dose Biochar and Vermicompost Applications on Nutrient Content in Wheat and Soil

Abstract

The experiment was conducted growth chamber conditions at Bolu Abant. Izzet. Baysal University, Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences. Increasing different rates of biochar and vermicompost (0%, 5%, 10% and 20%) were used in this study. The experiment was conducted with four replications a randomized plots design. In this study, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sodium, iron, manganese, zinc and copper in plant and soil samples were analyzed. Result of the analyzes indicated that biochar and vermicompost applications on the nutrient content of the plant and soil samples caused significant changes compared to the control. According to control group plants. the most significant changes in the content of wheat plant parts and soil nutrients were determined in the applications doses of %5 (K and Ca elements) and %20 (Mg, Na, Fe, Mn, Zn and Cu elements) of vermicompost It was found that application rate of 20% biochar increased to vermicompost as much. As a result, the application of biochar can be used as a good soil regulator and organic fertilizer source.