UW SER Research Highlights Coal Char’s Potential to Support Carrot Production and Soil Health

Coal char boosts carrot crop

A University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources study has harvested large carrots grown with pyrolyzed coal, or coal char, used as a soil amendment.

Key points Coal char boosts carrot crop
  1. A University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources study has harvested large carrots grown with pyrolyzed coal, or coal char, used as a soil amendment.
  2. The project, led by Resham Thapa, is testing how coal char affects root crop production and soil properties in greenhouse and field trials.
  3. Researchers say the work could improve soil health and crop yields while creating a new market for Wyoming coal.
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