Using biochar and deficit irrigation enhanced the growth of commercial agroforestry woody species seedlings in drylands (a case study in Saz, northern Ethiopia)

Water availability is the main challenge for the growth and development of woody species in drylands. Application of biochar under deficit irrigation can enhance seedling growth in arid regions. The growth of commercial woody species seedlings was monitored for approximately two years using the comb...

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Published in:Agroforestry systems 2024, Vol.98 (1), p.61-79
Main Authors: Yaebiyo, Gebremariam, Birhane, Emiru, Tadesse, Tewodros, Kiros, Solomon, Hadgu, Kiros Meles, G.Egziabher, Yemane, Habtu, Solomon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural land
Agriculture
Agroforestry
Arid lands
Arid regions
Arid zones
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Charcoal
Citrus sinensis
Dry season
Evapotranspiration
Forestry
Irrigation
Life Sciences
Photosynthesis
Plantations
Rainy season
Seasons
Seedlings
Soil moisture
Species
Transpiration
Water availability
Yushania alpina
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Summary:Water availability is the main challenge for the growth and development of woody species in drylands. Application of biochar under deficit irrigation can enhance seedling growth in arid regions. The growth of commercial woody species seedlings was monitored for approximately two years using the combined effect of biochar and deficit irrigation treatments. Biochar was applied to the plantation pits during plantation at a rate of 38 g kg −1 of soil. The applied deficit irrigation per season covered 60% (459 mm) and 35% (459 mm) of the dry season crop evapotranspiration for Citrus sinensis and Yushinia alpina , respectively. We found statistically clear effects of biochar and deficit irrigation on the growth of both species with combined application. Compared to control treatment, the combined application of biochar and deficit irrigation significantly ( P  
ISSN:0167-4366
1572-9680
DOI:10.1007/s10457-023-00891-7