Rethinking Biochar’s MRV Systems: A Perspective on Incorporating Agronomic and Organic Chemistry Indicators
Biochar, produced through the pyrolysis of biomass and green waste, offers significant potential as a soil amendment to enhance soil health and sustainability in agriculture. However, the current Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems for biochar predominantly focus on carbon credits...
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| description | Biochar, produced through the pyrolysis of biomass and green waste, offers significant potential as a soil amendment to enhance soil health and sustainability in agriculture. However, the current Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems for biochar predominantly focus on carbon credits/offsets, neglecting crucial aspects related to its usability and suitability as a soil amendment on agricultural fields. Through an examination of recent findings, this perspective explores the integration of geochemical tracers, functional group (hydroxyl, carboxyl, phenolic, lactonic, etc.) analysis, and nutrient dynamics into MRV procedures/systems to create a more comprehensive framework. By examining the applicability of these indicators, this paper identifies key gaps and proposes a more robust MRV approach. Such a system would not only facilitate better assessment of biochar’s agronomic benefits but also guide its optimal use in various soil types and agricultural practices. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-04c728e709ba4e759ba6f441f7f0722e2025-08-20T02:57:29ZengMDPI AGSustainable Chemistry2673-40792024-11-015428730710.3390/suschem5040020Rethinking Biochar’s MRV Systems: A Perspective on Incorporating Agronomic and Organic Chemistry IndicatorsKaram Abu El Haija0Rafael M. Santos1School of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, CanadaSchool of Engineering, University of Guelph, 50 Stone Road East, Guelph, ON N1G 2W1, CanadaBiochar, produced through the pyrolysis of biomass and green waste, offers significant potential as a soil amendment to enhance soil health and sustainability in agriculture. However, the current Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems for biochar predominantly focus on carbon credits/offsets, neglecting crucial aspects related to its usability and suitability as a soil amendment on agricultural fields. Through an examination of recent findings, this perspective explores the integration of geochemical tracers, functional group (hydroxyl, carboxyl, phenolic, lactonic, etc.) analysis, and nutrient dynamics into MRV procedures/systems to create a more comprehensive framework. By examining the applicability of these indicators, this paper identifies key gaps and proposes a more robust MRV approach. Such a system would not only facilitate better assessment of biochar’s agronomic benefits but also guide its optimal use in various soil types and agricultural practices.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4079/5/4/20biochar MRV systemssoil amendmentgeochemical tracersorganic chemistry indicatorsagronomic benefitssustainable agriculture |
| spellingShingle | Karam Abu El Haija Rafael M. Santos Rethinking Biochar’s MRV Systems: A Perspective on Incorporating Agronomic and Organic Chemistry Indicators Sustainable Chemistry biochar MRV systems soil amendment geochemical tracers organic chemistry indicators agronomic benefits sustainable agriculture |
| title | Rethinking Biochar’s MRV Systems: A Perspective on Incorporating Agronomic and Organic Chemistry Indicators |
| title_full | Rethinking Biochar’s MRV Systems: A Perspective on Incorporating Agronomic and Organic Chemistry Indicators |
| title_fullStr | Rethinking Biochar’s MRV Systems: A Perspective on Incorporating Agronomic and Organic Chemistry Indicators |
| title_full_unstemmed | Rethinking Biochar’s MRV Systems: A Perspective on Incorporating Agronomic and Organic Chemistry Indicators |
| title_short | Rethinking Biochar’s MRV Systems: A Perspective on Incorporating Agronomic and Organic Chemistry Indicators |
| title_sort | rethinking biochar s mrv systems a perspective on incorporating agronomic and organic chemistry indicators |
| topic | biochar MRV systems soil amendment geochemical tracers organic chemistry indicators agronomic benefits sustainable agriculture |
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