@article{fdi:010079374,
  title = {{B}iochar and {T}richoderma aureoviride applied to the sandy soil : effect on soil quality and watermelon growth},
  author = {{M}edeiros, {E}. {V}. and {M}oraes, {M}chs and {C}osta, {D}. {P}. and {D}uda, {G}. {P}. and {S}ilva, {J}. {S}. {A}. and {O}liveira, {J}. {B}. and {L}ima, {J}. {R}. {S}. and {M}enezes, {R}. {S}. {C}. and {H}ammecker, {C}laude},
  editor = {},
  language = {{ENG}},
  abstract = {{T}richoderma spp. are an alternative to increase plant growth and as biological control agents of diseases. {B}iochar added to soil and {T}richoderma can result in the enhancement of crop development and can aid in preventing fertilizer run-off, improving plant health, retaining soil moisture, and helping plants through drought periods. {H}owever, a knowledge gap remains regarding the combined effect of biochar and {T}richoderma on soil quality and crop growth. {T}he objective of the present study was to evaluate this combined effect and show a new approach of biochar as a route of {T} aureoviride ({T}) inoculation. {W}e evaluated three sources of biochar, bean husks, coffee grounds, and coffee husks, with or without {T} and an additional control that was devoid of biochar and {T}. {T}he association of all biochar sources with {T} showed a significant increase in watermelon growth and soil quality. {B}iochar coffee grounds with {T} increased urease, beta-glucosidase, and total organic carbon, showing the potential of this combination in these processes. {W}atermelon plants cultivated in soil with coffee ground biochar and {T} showed plant length and shoot dry biomass increases of 129% and 192%, respectively. {T}hus, this study found that biochar use plays an important role in the effectiveness of {T}. aureoviride applications and is a new instrument for sustainable agriculture.},
  keywords = {{C}itrullus lanatus ; cycling of nutrients ; microbial biomass ; soil fertility ; soil metabolism ; vegetative growth ; {BRESIL} ; {MONDE}},
  booktitle = {},
  journal = {{N}otulae {B}otanicae {H}orti {A}grobotanici {C}luj-{N}apoca},
  volume = {48},
  numero = {2},
  pages = {735--751},
  ISSN = {0255-965{X}},
  year = {2020},
  DOI = {10.15835/nbha48211851},
  URL = {https://www.documentation.ird.fr/hor/fdi:010079374},
}