The Negative Effects of Biochar on Soil, Water, Plants, the Environment and Human Health

Authors

  • N. Sainath Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • A. V. Ramanjaneyulu Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • E. Rajanikanth Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • R. Sai Kumar Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • G. Venugopal Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India
  • T. Chaitanya Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, Telangana (500 030), India

Keywords:

Biochar, environment, human health, negative effects, soil

Abstract

Biochar, a carbon-rich product derived from biomass pyrolysis, has been widely promoted for it’s potential benefits in soil improvement, carbon sequestration and pollution mitigation. However, recent studies have raised concerns about it’s negative impacts on soil health, water quality, plant growth, human health and overall environmental stability. This article explores the potential drawbacks of biochar application, emphasizing it’s role in altering soil microbial communities, water retention, plant toxicity, human exposure risks and it’s unintended ecological consequences.

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Published

2025-05-12

Issue

Vol. 9 No. Jun, 2 (2025)

Section

Articles