Evaluation of Biochar and Compost Mixes as Substitutes to a Commercial Propagation Mix

The effects of biochar (BC) on seed propagation depend on the type of BC, BC incorporation rate, base substrate, and plant seed species. Limited research tested BC-compost mixes for seed propagation. High percentages (70% or 80%, by volume) of BC with vermicompost (VC) or chicken manure compost (CM)...

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Main Authors: Lan Huang, Ping Yu, Mengmeng Gu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/9/20/4394