Changes in the Mineral Content of Soil following the Application of Different Organic Matter Sources

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

Dear authors, please update the MS according to explanation notes I added on teh MS (yellow colored things). Sincerely.

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Author Response

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Reviewer 2 Report

The discussion could use more explanation of the study results, backed up by the literature, not just a description of previous studies. For example, why were some minerals higher in the microorganisms+organic fertilizer compared to biochar alone, etc.

Please add the significance of the study and its contributions (how the results can be applied) in the conclusions.

Some grammar and punctuation revision required.

Author Response

As suggested by the reviewer, the discussion has been improved. Depending on the raw material from which it was produced and the technology, biochar can have a very different mineral composition. Organic fertilizer releases minerals much faster. This experiment demonstrates the variable impact of biochar on the soil. On soils richer in minerals, the effects of applying biochar to the soil are definitely less visible and sometimes they are invisible. Composting biochar can bring better results before its use, especially when it comes to the release and availability of minerals contained in it. Biochar should be applied wet to the soil or water should be provided. The use of dry biochar in the soil has a negative effect on sprouting plants, young trees and young vegetable seedlings. Biochar contributes a certain amount of minerals to the soil, but these may not be available for long periods of time.

I don't know if I explained it correctly.

Conclusions have been corrected.