Hydrocolloids are promising additives used to enhance the rheological properties of food
products. The unique structures, charged groups, and molecular conformations of …

Modern greenhouses are intensive farming systems designed to achieve high efficiency and
productivity. Plants are produced year-round in greenhouses by maintaining the …

Nursery cultivation is recognized globally as an intensive production system to support
quality seedlings as well as to manage resources efficiently. Apart from other factors, potting …

Peat is used in various fields, from energy sources to fertilizer substrates. Peat bogs account
for 3% of the earth's surface and represent a significant natural environment and carbon …

Societal Impact Statement Daunting global challenges of climate change and biodiversity
loss may seem overwhelming. However, gardeners have a secret weapon—gardens …

Peat is considered a contentious input in horticulture. Therefore, there is a search for
suitable alternatives with similar properties that can be used for partial or complete peat …

Increasing costs and environmental issues regarding excessive use of peat moss is
impacting the horticultural industry. Biochar is a valuable substrate additive that has the …

Biopolymer blends have attracted considerable attention in industrial applications due to
their notable mechanical properties and biodegradability. This work delves into the …

Urbanization results to a wide spread of Technosols. Various materials are used for
Technosols' construction with a limited attention to their ecosystem services or disservices …

Understanding the impacts of Sphagnum moss harvesting on peatland carbon (C) balance
is crucial due to its potential rise as an anthropogenic land use. We studied eight nutrient …