Microbial ecosystem analysis of biochar-enriched soil in Kenya using microfluidic soil models
Healthy soil is rich in diverse microbial life, and a healthy microbial ecosystem is crucial for any well-functioning agriculture. Soil microbes are essential for organic decomposition and nutrient recycling in the soil, which make nutrients available for agricultural crops. Biochar-enrichment of soil has previously been found to increase crop yields in Kenya, and could potentially be a self-relia