Effects of Vermicompost, Compost and Digestate as Commercial Alternative Peat-Based Substrates on Qualitative Parameters of <i>Salvia officinalis</i>

Effects of Vermicompost, Compost and Digestate as Commercial Alternative Peat-Based Substrates on Qualitative Parameters of <i>Salvia officinalis</i>

Peat is a common substrate used for the cultivation of potted plants. However, the use of peat in horticulture has recently been questioned from an environmental standpoint, since it is a non-renewable resource and plays a major role in atmospheric CO<sub>2</sub> sequestration. The aim o...

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Main Authors: Carlo Greco, Antonio Comparetti, Giancarlo Fascella, Pierluigi Febo, Giulia La Placa, Filippo Saiano, Michele Massimo Mammano, Santo Orlando, Vito Armando Laudicina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-01-01
Series:Agronomy
Subjects:
biowaste reuse
substrate heavy metals
sage essential oil
sage heavy metals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/1/98

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