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Use of crop residue as biochar soil amendment to reduce greenhouse gas emission, enhance soil carbon sequestration, and improve water quality in sugarcane and rice production

Agreement Number
10-156
Awardee Name
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Grant Type
Classic
Project Title
Use of crop residue as biochar soil amendment to reduce greenhouse gas emission| enhance soil carbon sequestration| and improve water quality in sugarcane and rice production
Awardee State/Territory
Louisiana
Involved States/territories
Louisiana
Award Year
2010
Start Date
End Date
Award Amount
$503,954.00
Resource Concern (Broad)
Air
Project Background
The purpose of this award is for the grantee to demonstrate the recycling of sugarcane and rice residue into biochar and document beneficial effect of biochar application to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, enhance soil carbon sequestration, and improve water quality in sugarcane and rice production.
Final Report URL
Review Final Report
Awardee Technical Contact Name
Jim Wang