Biochar as a growing media additive and peat substitute

Environmental concerns raised the demand for alternative growing media substituting <i>Sphagnum</i> peat. However growing media formulations still depend on peat and alternatives are limited. Biochar is carbonized plant material and could be an appropriate additive or even substitute for...

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Main Authors: C. Steiner, T. Harttung
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-09-01
Series:Solid Earth
Online Access:http://www.solid-earth.net/5/995/2014/se-5-995-2014.pdf