Production of Bio-Carbon by Photosynthetic Bacteria

Bio-carbon is defined as the residue of solid non-agglomerated organic matter of vegetable or animal origin that results from carbonization by heat in the absence of air at a temperature above 300°C. Biochar (a synonymous to Bio-carbon) has emerged as a potential win¿win strategy for climate change mitigation and food production at the global scale. Due to the depletion of fossil fuel and its harmful effects on the environment, and relatively low-cost, bio-carbon presented itself as a viable alternative. Moreover, excessive use of chemical fertilizers that are harmful to human and environment and high cost of plant hormones, photosynthetic bacteria and nitrogen-fixing bacteria are good and dependable natural and biological sources for bio-carbon production through increase plants biomasses and productivities. The two bacteria used during the course of this study were photosynthetic bacterium (Rhodospirillum rubrum) and nitrogen-fixing bacterium (Rhizobium leguminosarum). It can be safely conclude that the bio-carbon is a perfect target to produce as a successful renewable energy source using variety of techniques and soil enhancement protocols.