Evaluation of Compost and Biochar as Partial Substitutes of Peat in Growing Media and Their Influence in Microbial Counts, Enzyme Activity and <i>Lactuca sativa</i> L. Seedling Growth
The main organic input for the elaboration of growing media is peat (<i>Sphagnum</i> spp.), due to its physical and chemical characteristics. However, the mining of this material creates a considerable impact in the local ecosystems from which this is obtained, along with a global impact...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Horticulturae |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/9/2/168 |