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Keyword: Growing media

Original Article
Agronomic performance and optimal ranges of attributes of substrates with biochar from anaerobic sewage sludge for black wattle (Acacia mearnsii) seedlings

Purpose The objective was to evaluate the agronomic performance of black wattle seedlings (Acacia mearnsii) grown on substrates with increasing proportions of biochar based on anaerobic sewage sludge (ASS-biochar). In addition, the present study proposed appropriate ranges for the main physical-hydraulic and chemical attributes of these substrates. Method The evaluated substrates included ten substrates with […]

Coconut coir dust as a waste on growth of Pothos (Scindapsus aureum L.)

Purpose Coir dust was utilized to manufacture soilless mixture for ornamental plant reproduction. Coconut coir provides more air and moisture to the root zone. Growing medium with coir does not shrink from container walls upon drying. Method This study was performed in a greenhouse, Institute of Agricultural Research, University of Zabol during 2019-2020; the experiment […]

Coconut coir dust as a waste on growth of Pothos (Scindapsus aureum L.)
Original Article
Application of different doses of compost as a substitution of the commercial substrate in nursery for pepper and tomato seedlings

Purpose The decreasing number of peatlands has driven the search for new cultivation substrates. The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of different composts as growing media in the production of vegetable seedlings (pepper and tomato). Method Composts were produced from: discarded carrots (ZC), fats (FC), and biosolids (BC) from the dairy […]

Application of different doses of compost as a substitution of the commercial substrate in nursery for pepper and tomato seedlings
Short Communications
Municipal solid waste compost and its derivatives, a suitable alternative to peat moss in the growth of Dracaena marginata tricolor

Purpose This study aimed to investigate the effects of compost and vermicompost of municipal solid waste application on the growth of Dracaena marginata tricolor. Then, the results of foliar application of compost tea and vermicompost tea on the plants were examined. Method Experimental treatments included compost and vermicompost of municipal solid waste in proportions of […]

Municipal solid waste compost and its derivatives, a suitable alternative to peat moss in the growth of Dracaena marginata tricolor