Biochar for Horticultural Rooting Media Improvement: Evaluation of Biochar from Gasification and Slow Pyrolysis

Biochar for Horticultural Rooting Media Improvement: Evaluation of Biochar from Gasification and Slow Pyrolysis

Peat is used as rooting medium in greenhouse horticulture. Biochar is a sustainable alternative for the use of peat, which will reduce peat derived carbon dioxide emissions. Biochar in potting soil mixtures allegedly increases water storage, nutrient supply, microbial life and disease suppression bu...

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Main Authors: Chris Blok, Caroline van der Salm, Jantineke Hofland-Zijlstra, Marta Streminska, Barbara Eveleens, Inge Regelink, Lydia Fryda, Rianne Visser
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-01-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
alkalinity
biochar
gasification
pH
phytotoxicity
pyrolysis
salinity
stability
degradability
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/7/1/6

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