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Table 1 Soil types chosen for the study

From: Biochar improves the nutrient cycle in sandy-textured soils and increases crop yield: a systematic review

Common names of soils

Sand (%)

Silt (%)

Clay (%)

Textural class

Sandy soils (coarse-textured)

86–100

0–14

0–10

Sand

70–86

0–30

0–15

Loamy sand

Loamy soils (moderately coarse-textured)

50–70

0–50

0–20

Sandy loam

Loamy soils (moderately fine-textured)

45–80

0–28

20–35

Sandy clay loam

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Environmental Evidence

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