{"id":352997,"date":"2026-07-07T10:30:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:30:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/ladakh-scholar-turns-apricot-waste-into-eco-friendly-soil-enhancer\/"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:30:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:30:19","slug":"ladakh-scholar-turns-apricot-waste-into-eco-friendly-soil-enhancer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=352997","title":{"rendered":"Ladakh scholar turns apricot waste into eco-friendly soil enhancer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A breakthrough study by Dr. Sajad Hussain, Assistant Professor of Environmental Science at Government Degree College Dras, has demonstrated how discarded apricot seed shells can be converted into biochar, a soil enhancer that boosts fertility, conserves moisture, and supports sustainable farming in Ladakh.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Sajad Hussain has successfully in his doctoral research, titled \u201cUse of Prunus armeniaca Shell Biochar Collected from the Cold Desert Climatic Area of Ladakh as a Soil Enhancer,\u201d presents an innovative and sustainable approach to converting agricultural waste into a valuable resource for improving soil health.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The study focuses on transforming discarded apricot seed shells\u2014an abundant agro-waste generated in the Ladakh region\u2014into biochar through controlled pyrolysis. The resulting biochar enhances soil fertility, improves water-holding capacity, promotes nutrient retention, and supports sustainable vegetable cultivation, offering an environmentally friendly solution for waste management in the fragile cold desert ecosystem of Ladakh, he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sajad Hussain\u2019s research has received international recognition through the publication of three research papers in reputed Scopus-indexed international journals, including two journals published under the Nature Portfolio. These publications highlight the scientific quality, novelty, and global relevance of his work in the fields of biochar technology, sustainable agriculture, and environmental management, he said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His research demonstrates how locally available agricultural waste can be converted into a high-value soil amendment, contributing to climate-resilient farming, circular economy practices, and sustainable development in ecologically sensitive regions. The work is expected to benefit farmers, researchers, policymakers, and environmental practitioners by promoting resource conservation and eco-friendly agricultural practices.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CONTENT END 2 --><br \/>\n<!-- Start Tags --><\/p>\n<p><!-- End Tags -->\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h4>About The Author<\/h4>\n<p><img alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/731cb40538de3fc33b5f111a1588fdc67bed6619d3c122b02f208ed511c7f656?s=85&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/731cb40538de3fc33b5f111a1588fdc67bed6619d3c122b02f208ed511c7f656?s=170&amp;d=mm&amp;r=g 2x\" class=\"avatar avatar-85 photo\" height=\"85\" width=\"85\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<h5>JK Newsline<\/h5>\n<p>JK Newsline is an independent news website based in J&amp;K (India). The website brings to its readers news from Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh, Bollywood and national news. It provides latest, breaking and special news stories about the region. 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