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Published on: October 10, 2025
Influence of biochar application on potassium-solubilizing Bacillus mucilaginosus as potential biofertilizer
Sainan Liu1, Wenzhu Tang2, Fan Yang2
1a Biochar Engineering Research Centre , Shenyang Agricultural University , Shenyang , China.
Abstract:
Biochar can enhance soil fertility to increase agricultural productivity, whereas its improvement in soil microbial activity is still unclear. In this article, the influence of biochar on the cell growth and the potassium-solubilizing activity of Bacillus mucilaginosus AS1153 was examined. The impact on cell growth is related to the biochar-derived feedstocks and the particle size of biochar. Both intrinsic features and inner component fraction can promote the cell growth of B. mucilaginosus AS1153. The potassium-solubilizing activity was increased by 80% when B. mucilaginosus was incubated in conjunction with the biochar derived from corn stover. The survival time of B. mucilaginosus also was prolonged by adsorption in biochar. The experimental results suggested that the biochar containing B. mucilaginosus could be used as a potential biofertilizer to sustain crop production.
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