Chenda LAI

Ms. Chenda LAI

Institute of Technology of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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27 November 2023 in Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
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PPPascal Podwojewski
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Soil fertilization is one of the top rice crop production issues. Nutrient leaching in rice crop production, leading to lower plant uptake and low yield, poses a challenge for Cambodian farmers and is becoming a key concern for the environment. Carbonized organic waste, called biochar, is known as a potentially valuable input to enhance soil properties. It has been introduced in many regions. A soil column-based experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of biochar on the leaching of N and P and rice growth in link with soil structure. Two types of columns were built, using disturbed and undisturbed soil. Four rates of nutrient input including chemical fertilizer, chemical fertilizer + 2 t/ha of biochar, chemical fertilizer + 4 t/ha of biochar, and control were applied to the plantation of rice cultivar (locally named Sen-Pidor) in both conditions. Leachate (NH4-N, NO3-N, and PO43−) and rice growth were collected at 7-day intervals, while the grain yield and biomass of plant were collected at the mature stage. Our primary results showed that the leachate and rice growth were not significantly different between both conditions. However, the leaching of NH4-N and NO3-N in the column with chemical fertilizer + 4 t/ha of biochar was lower than the column with chemical fertilizer, while PO43− leaching was the same measured from both rates. Remarkably, the plant height was the highest under the disturbed condition with chemical fertilizer + 2 t/ha of biochar, whereas under the undisturbed condition it was the highest with chemical fertilizer + 4 t/ha. In addition, biochar amendment at the rate of 4 t/ha enhanced rice yield by 32.17% in comparison with the column using chemical fertilizer, and by 52.77% in comparison with the control. Additionally, biochar amendment at the rate of 4 t/ha had a great impact on the biomass of plants compared to the column without biochar contact. Our results indicate that biochar amendment has the potential to minimize N leaching, but not P leaching, while enhancing rice yield and biomass of plant.

19 February 2026 in Journal of Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
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PKPinnara Ket
Pinnara Ket
JCJuthamas Chaiwanon
Juthamas Chaiwanon
ADAurore Degré
Aurore Degré
VAVannak Ann
Vannak Ann