Pyrolysis Char Rejuvenates Tired Soils

Pyrolysis Char Rejuvenates Tired Soils
Jerry W. Kram, Biomass Magazine, Octgober 2007

In the Amazon, a mysterious, black soil was discovered that was much more productive than the surrounding red clay. Research has determined that these soils were created more than 1,000 years ago by the area natives. Now, as scientists try to recreate those soils, biomass producers could be the big beneficiaries.

Jerry W. Kram is a Biomass Magazine staff writer.