Biochar and Its Scope in Nutrient, Pest and Disease Management in Sugarcane

Biochar is a black, highly porous, and finely grained charcoal-like substance obtained from any biomass by the process of pyrolysis. Conversion of Biomass into biochar is considered as very important process not only for environmental safety concern and also it has a crucial role in nutrient management in agriculture. Sugarcane is one of the important crops and produces abundant biomass in the form of trashes, bagasse and other residue which are carbon rich and is very much suitable for biochar production. So the biochar produced locally in field from by-products of sugarcane can be decisively used for the improvement of soil health and can also be tested for the management of various pests and diseases occurring in sugarcane. It will also be a one of the contributing factors for the improvement of livelihood security in rural areas.