Essays about: "hemp residue"
Found 3 essays containing the words hemp residue.
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1. Biochar and hemp as peat substitutes in organic growing media : effects on nutrient availability and nutrient uptake
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : This study aimed at evaluating the suitability of biochar and hemp as partial or complete replacement of peat in horticultural growing media, with specific emphasis on the effects on nutrient availability and plant nutrient uptake. The study was motivated by the environmental concerns surrounding the use of peat, along with a desire to explore possible uses for biochar and a crop residue from hemp cultivation. READ MORE
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2. Allelopatisk förmåga hos Cannabis sativa L. (Hampa) och dess potential som biologisk bekämpning av ogräs
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)Abstract : Sedan människan började kultivera växter har ogräsbekämpning varit en viktig del av odlingen. Under det senaste halvseklet har användningen av kemiska bekämpningsmedel blivit allt vanligare men i takt med att vi sett risker har lagstiftarna tvingats reglera användningen samtidigt som odlare söker alternativ. READ MORE
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3. Fibres from agricultural hemp waste
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : There is an increasing demand for natural fibres in the textile industry as a consequence of the negative impact of the industry on the environment. Svensk Hampaindustri (SHI) is currently growing hemp in Sweden for its seeds. This leaves residue in the form of hemp stems that could be processed for textile products. READ MORE