Biochar of hazelnut shell mitigates cadmium toxicity in forage soybean.

ABSTRACT: Cadmium (Cd) contamination threatens plant growth by disrupting physiological and biochemical processes, leading to reduced biomass and nutrient imbalances. Biochar, a carbon-rich byproduct of pyrolysis, has gained attention for its ability to improve soil properties and mitigate heavy metal toxicity, enhancing plant resilience. This study examines biochar's role in alleviating Cd stress in forage soybean (Glycine max L. Merrill), focusing on its effects on growth, nutrient uptake, antioxidant enzyme activities, and phytohormone regulation. A greenhouse experiment was conducted using two biochar levels (B0: Control, B1: 3% biochar) and four Cd concentrations (Cd0: Control, Cd1: 50 mg kg^-1, Cd2: 100 mg kg^-1 and Cd3: 200 mg kg^-1) in a 2 × 4 factorial d

SUBMITTER: Severoglu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12592077 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature