Organic waste compost and spent mushroom compost as potential growing media components for the sustainable production of microgreens

Microgreens are emerging specialty crops becoming increasingly popular for their rich nutrient profile and variety of colors, flavors, and textures. The growing medium is a significant key factor in microgreen yield, quality, and sustainability. The widespread use of peat-based media raises question...

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Main Authors: Pradip Poudel, Anela E. K. Duenas, Francesco Di Gioia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-07-01
Series:Frontiers in Plant Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2023.1229157/full