Summary
This 2024 review synthesises current knowledge on the production, characterisation, and field application of fertilisers derived from lignocellulosic biomass. The authors examine technical pathways for converting agricultural and forestry waste streams into value-added soil amendments, and evaluate their agronomic efficacy and potential role in circular economy farming systems. The work bridges processing technology, soil science, and agronomy to position lignocellulosic biomass products as alternatives or complements to conventional fertilisers.
UK applicability
The findings are likely applicable to UK arable and mixed farming systems, given the availability of lignocellulosic waste from cereal cropping, sugar beet processing, and timber industries. However, UK-specific field trials and economic analysis would be needed to assess practical adoption and regulatory compliance under existing nutrient management standards.
Key measures
Production yield and efficiency metrics for biomass conversion; characterisation of nutrient composition, organic matter content, and stability; soil nutrient availability and crop growth responses; as suggested by typical agronomic assessment of soil amendments
Outcomes reported
The review synthesises production methods and characterisation techniques for lignocellulosic biomass-derived fertilisers, and evaluates their agronomic performance when applied to soil. The work appears to assess how such amendments influence soil properties and crop responses across different farming contexts.
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