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Database research record2025·North America (Sacramento, California, USA)

Boosting soil health and crop nutrients with locally sourced biochar and compost in Sacramento urban agriculture

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Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems

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Field research conducted at two urban farms in Sacramento, California, USA. Investigates effects of locally produced compost and biochar amendments on soil health and plant nutrient uptake. Demonstrates feasibility of combining sustainable resource cycling with crop productivity in community-based urban agriculture systems.