Essays about: "peat substitution"
Found 1 essay containing the words peat substitution.
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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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