Sphagnum farming in Germany – a review of progress

Sphagnum farming in Germany – a review of progress

In ombrotrophic, nutrient-poor peatlands, the cultivation of peatmoss (Sphagnum spp.) is a promising paludiculture option. Since 2001 we have been studying peatmoss cultivation (‘Sphagnum farming’) in greenhouse and field experiments, paying special attention to propagation, propagule storage, establ...

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Main Authors: G. Gaudig, F. Fengler, M. Krebs, A. Prager, J. Schulz, S. Wichmann, H. Joosten
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Mire Conservation Group and International Peatland Society 2014-02-01
Series:Mires and Peat
Subjects:
degraded bog
sustainable land use
Sphagnum biomass
growing media
Online Access:http://mires-and-peat.net/media/map13/map_13_08.pdf

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