The Use of Wood Fiber for Reducing Risks of Hydrophobicity in Peat-Based Substrates

The Use of Wood Fiber for Reducing Risks of Hydrophobicity in Peat-Based Substrates

Peat substrates are well known to become hydrophobic during desiccation, thus degrading their water retention properties. Synthetic wetting agents are commonly incorporated to limit the risk of hydrophobicity, but substrates companies are searching for more sustainable alternatives. To that end, the...

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Main Authors:	Stan Durand, Brian E. Jackson, William C. Fonteno, Jean-Charles Michel
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:	Agronomy
Subjects:	peat wood fiber rewetting wettability water retention physical properties
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/5/907

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