The challenge of using date branch waste as a peat substitute in container nursery production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

Abstract Purpose Peat-based substrates constitute the preferred media in conventional and organic nursery production. Nevertheless, in recent years, there has been a growing interest in environmental impacts associated with peat extraction that has increased with the demand of these non-renewable su...

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Main Authors: Najla Dhen, Safa ben Abed, Amin Zouba, Faouzi Haouala, Bouthaina AlMohandes Dridi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: OICC Press 2018-09-01
Series:International Journal of Recycling of Organic Waste in Agriculture
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40093-018-0221-y
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