Schematic of Soil Analysis (IMAGE) RIKEN Caption Several soil properties were analyzed after mixing soil with torrefied biomass and compared with control. Water retention and structural integrity, along with metabolites, the microbiome, ion absorption, and plant growth were all improved with the addition of torrefied biomass. Credit RIKEN Usage Restrictions credit RIKEN License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.