Characterization of the Residue (Endocarp) of <i>Acrocomia aculeata</i> and Its Biochars as a Potential Source for Soilless Growing Media

Characterization of the Residue (Endocarp) of <i>Acrocomia aculeata</i> and Its Biochars as a Potential Source for Soilless Growing Media

Endocarp residues remaining after coconut oil extraction from <i>Acrocomia aculeate</i> are traditionally used for combustion as fuel. As an alternative, we propose its conversion into biochar to substitute peat in planting substrates. To test the feasibility of this approach, untreated...

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Main Authors: Regina León-Ovelar, M. Elena Fernández-Boy, Heike Knicker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Horticulturae
Subjects:
coconut palm
macuaba
peat substitution
water holding capacity
solid-state <sup>13</sup>C NMR
biochar-based substrate
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2311-7524/8/8/739

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