Co-Composting of Green Waste and Dredged Sediments Can Reduce the Environmental Impact of the Potted Nursery without Affecting Plant Growth

Co-Composting of Green Waste and Dredged Sediments Can Reduce the Environmental Impact of the Potted Nursery without Affecting Plant Growth

The ornamental nursery industry is steadily growing in Europe, and a consequent increase in the demand for substrates related to container plant cultivations is expected in the coming years. Currently, substrates consist in part or entirely of peat, a non-renewable resource with concerns about its e...

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Main Authors: Francesco Paolo Nicese, Lapo Azzini, Stefano Lucchetti, Cristina Macci, Francesca Vannucchi, Grazia Masciandaro, Ottorino Luca Pantani, Paola Arfaioli, Shamina Imran Pathan, Giacomo Pietramellara, Jacopo Manzini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
by-product
carbon footprint
greenhouse gas emissions
growing media
ornamental nursery
substrates
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/4/1538

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