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Effects of Phosphorus-Enriched Biochar on the Growth and Phosphorus (P) Uptake of Iceberg Lettuce

Fosforla Zenginleştirilmiş Biyoçarın Iceberg Marulun Gelişimi ve Fosfor (P) Alımı Üzerine Etkileri

Hüseyin Eren Korkmaz(ISTANBUL UNIVERSITY, İSTANBUL FACULTY OF MEDICINE, İSTANBUL MEDICINE PR.)0009-0007-4963-9090
Mehmet Akgün(GİRESUN ÜNİVERSİTESİ)0000-0001-5148-5544
Kürşat Korkmaz(Ordu Üniversitesi)0000-0002-3774-3786
Pages
352–363
Publication Date
2025-12-27
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Overall, KH₂PO₄-enriched biochar shows strong potential to increase phosphorus availability, stimulate biomass production, and support sustainable fertilization strategies in vegetable cultivation.

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Objective & Hypothesis:The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of phosphorus-enriched biochar on growth and phosphorus uptake of iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.).
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Key Findings & Data:Hazelnut husk biochar (FZB) was combined with triple superphosphate (TSP) and KH₂PO₄ as phosphorus sources and applied at four different rates of 0, 3, 6, and 12 kg P₂O₅ da⁻¹ in a randomized block design with three replications.
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The aim of the present study is to evaluate the effects of phosphorus-enriched biochar on growth and phosphorus uptake of iceberg lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Hazelnut husk biochar (FZB) was combined with triple superphosphate (TSP) and KH₂PO₄ as phosphorus sources and applied at four different rates of 0, 3, 6, and 12 kg P₂O₅ da⁻¹ in a randomized block design with three replications. Analysis of variance revealed significant effects of phosphorus source, application rate, and their interaction on plant dry matter and phosphorus uptake, with a significance level of p<0.05. Lettuce treated with KH₂PO₄⁻ enriched biochar showed a dose-dependent increase in dry matter, reaching 44.7 g per plant at the highest application rate of 12 kg P₂O₅ da⁻¹, corresponding to approximately 80% higher than the control. P uptake also increased substantially under KH₂PO₄ treatments, attaining a maximum of 154.7 mg plant⁻¹, while TSP-enriched biochar resulted in only modest increases in dry matter and phosphorus uptake, reaching 28.2 g per plant and 82.7 mg plant⁻¹, respectively. These findings suggest that biochar acts as an effective carrier for phosphorus fertilizers, enhancing nutrient use efficiency and improving crop performance. Overall, KH₂PO₄-enriched biochar shows strong potential to increase phosphorus availability, stimulate biomass production, and support sustainable fertilization strategies in vegetable cultivation.

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Bu çalışmanın amacı fosfor ile zenginleştirilmiş biyoçar’ın iceberg marulun (Lactuca sativa L.) gelişimi ve P alınımı üzerine etkilerini değerlendirmektir. Fındık zurufu biyoçarı (FZB), fosfor kaynağı olarak triple süper fosfat (TSP) ve KH₂PO₄ ile kombine edilerek 0, 3, 6 ve 12 kg P₂O₅ da⁻¹ dozlarında, üç tekerrürlü tesadüf blokları deneme desenine göre uygulanmıştır. Varyans analizi, fosfor kaynağı, uygulama dozu ve bunların etkileşiminin bitki kuru maddesi ve fosfor alımı üzerinde istatistiksel olarak anlamlı etkileri olduğunu (p<0.05) göstermiştir. KH₂PO₄ ile zenginleştirilmiş biyoçar uygulanan marulda doz artışına bağlı olarak kuru madde miktarında belirgin bir artış gözlenmiş ve en yüksek doz olan 12 kg P₂O₅ da⁻¹’de bitki başına 44.7 g kuru maddeye ulaşılmış, bu değer kontrol grubuna kıyasla yaklaşık %80 artış göstermiştir. Toplam fosfor alımı da KH₂PO₄ uygulamalarında belirgin şekilde artmış ve maksimum 154.7 mg bitki⁻¹ değerine ulaşmıştır. Buna karşın TSP ile zenginleştirilmiş biyoçar uygulamaları, kuru madde ve fosfor alımında sınırlı artış göstermiş, sırasıyla 28.2 g ve 82.7 mg bitki⁻¹ değerlerine ulaşmıştır. Bu bulgular, biyoçar’ın fosfor gübreleri için etkili bir taşıyıcı olduğunu, besin kullanım verimliliğini artırdığını ve bitki verimliliğini desteklediğini göstermektedir. Genel olarak, KH₂PO₄ ile zenginleştirilmiş biyoçar, fosfor kullanılabilirliğini artırma, biyokütle üretimini teşvik etme ve sebze yetiştiriciliğinde sürdürülebilir gübreleme stratejilerini destekleme potansiyeli taşımaktadır.

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Korkmaz, H. E., Akgün, M., Korkmaz, K. (2025). Effects of Phosphorus-Enriched Biochar on the Growth and Phosphorus (P) Uptake of Iceberg Lettuce. Ordu Üniversitesi Bilim ve Teknoloji Dergisi, Cilt: 15 Sayı: 2, 352–363. https://doi.org/10.54370/ordubtd.1776027

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