Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University
Clothianidin, a widely used neonicotinoid pesticide, is notorious for its persistence in soils and accumulation in crops, posing risks to ecosystems and human health. Now, scientists have found a way not only to remove this pesticide from soil but also to transform it into a useful nutrient for plants.
A research team led by Dong He, Yujiao Wen, and colleagues at Hunan Agricultural University has developed a novel biochar-based catalyst that converts harmful pesticide residues into ammonium nitrogen—a form of fertilizer that supports crop growth. Their findings are published in Biochar (Springer Nature).
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