Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel along with Dr. V. R. Naik, ADR and Dr. J. M. Patel, Research Scientist, SWMRU inaugurated and lit fire to set on functioning the indigenous low cost, high efficient wood and organic matter pyrolysis Kiln to produce carbon rich stable Biochar from the ‘Prosopis juliflora’ wood at Coastal Soil Salinity Research Station, Danti on January 17, 2024
Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel along with Dr. V. R. Naik, ADR and Dr. J. M. Patel, Research Scientist, SWMRU inaugurated and lit fire to set on functioning the indigenous low cost, high efficient wood and organic matter pyrolysis Kiln to produce carbon rich stable Biochar from the ‘Prosopis juliflora’ wood at Coastal Soil Salinity Research Station, Danti on January 17, 2024.
Navsari Agricultural University, under the leadership of Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Z. P. Patel took lead in the production and utilization of Biochar for the improvement of physicochemical and biological properties of soil. The technology has multiple advantages and will be the game changer in the near future to achieve net zero emission as it can be used to draw down atmospheric carbon by creating and enhancing stable soil carbon sinks. This will also help in alleviating GHG emissions associated with decomposition and combustion of biomass residuals.
Dr. J. M. Patel and Dr. H. K. Joshi Assistant Research Scientist, discussed in brief regarding the whole processes involved in preparing traditional kiln and recovering Carbon rich Biochar. Hon'ble VC appreciated the efforts of team SWMRU and encouraged the use of highly efficient BioChar in every upcoming farming practices.