Development of Biochars Optimized with Microbial Biostimulants and Functional Molecules to Enhance Soil and Plant Resilience to Climate Change

The project aims to develop optimized biochars through the inoculation of various microbial biostimulants (MBs) and bio-sourced functional molecules (BFMs) known for their agronomic efficacy on soil and plants. Mastering effective inoculation processes and implementing them will lead to the formulation of biochars combining MB and/or BFM solutions. These optimized biochars will help enhance soil and plant resilience to climate-change-induced biotic and abiotic stresses.

The technical and scientific knowledge gained will support Airex Énergie Inc. in scaling up the inoculation processes for developing living biochars (with MBs) and bioactive biochars (with BFMs). This will strengthen Airex Énergie’s expertise in creating and marketing biochars tailored to agriculture, horticulture, and environmental needs. Airex Énergie Inc. collaborates closely with the Groupe SUEZ in France, leveraging the partnership with Carnot Institutes to enhance their leadership in environmental solutions. These innovations address critical agricultural challenges exacerbated by climate change, such as droughts in Europe and soil compaction issues faced in Quebec.