Comparison of Biochar Source on the Vegetative Development of Cotton Seedlings

In cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) production, the amount of fertilizer input along with plant demand for nutrients can be substantial throughout the growing season. Although conventional fertilization has been instrumental in improving cotton yields, there are drawbacks that accompany their use such as nutrient groundwater leaching and surface runoff, substantial amounts of fossil fuel consumption used in their creation and the ever increasing expense associated with these fertilizers (Barrow, 2012). Therefore, the use of sustainable fertilization strategies could be considered beneficial to maintaining ideal yields while promoting environmental awareness.