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Assessing biochar as a lime replacement for peat substrates

Article number

1266_4

Pages

21 – 26

Language

English

Abstract

Publication

International Symposium on Growing Media, Soilless Cultivation, and Compost Utilization in Horticulture

Authors

L.A. Judd, B.E. Jackson, D.L. Hesterberg, M.D. Boyette, M.R. Evans, W.C. Fonteno

Keywords

greenhouse production, pine wood chips, pH, rice hulls

Full text

https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1266.4

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Online Articles (61)

1. 3-Dimensional characterization of substrates with X-ray microtomography

P.C. Bartley | B.E. Jackson | W.C. Fonteno

2. A review of the challenges facing horticultural researchers as they move toward sustainable growing media

N. Bragg | P. Alexander

3. A simple titration method to determine elemental sulfur required for compost acidification

D.M. Sullivan | R.C. Costello | S.B. Andrews

4. Assessing biochar as a lime replacement for peat substrates

5. Assessing the severity of damping-off caused by Pythium ultimum and Rhizoctonia solani in peat-based greenhouse substrates amended with pine wood chip aggregates

W.G. Owen | B.E. Jackson | B.E. Whipker | W.C. Fonteno | M.D. Benson

6. Biochar can enhance potassium availability during cyclamen cultivation

P. Zaccheo | L. Crippa | F. Bedussi

7. Can coir pith replace peatmoss for horticultural purposes in the future?

J. Van Doren | K. Van den Hurk | D. Broekmeulen

8. Characterization of Pelargonium × domesticum nutrient disorders

B.E. Whipker | J.B. Henry | I. McCall

9. Coir-based growing substrates for indoor cannabis production

D. Caplan | M. Dixon | Y. Zheng

10. Coleus foliar nutrient sufficiency ranges and growth response to nitrogen concentrations

J.B. Henry | I. McCall | B.E. Whipker

11. Combined effect of rock dust and vermicompost on dahlia (Dahlia pinnata) plant growth and development

L. Abbey | L. Wang | S. Veitch

12. Compost tea influence on lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) root architecture

G. Eudoxie | K. Grogan | M. Beckford | M. Martin

13. Compost trials on horticultural tree nursery fields: application rates, tillage techniques and varieties over three years

T.N. Thomas | J. Doyle | J.M. Barborinas

14. Computerized particle analyzer: the next generation of particle analysis

P.C. Bartley | B.E. Jackson | W.C. Fonteno

15. Cucumber culture on wood fiber substrate amended with Greenchar^®

A. Braud | M. Sautel | S. Afonso | E. Beaudet | C. Grosbellet

16. Developing a methodology to replace peat in UK horticulture with responsibly sourced alternative raw materials

17. Development of new insect suppression solutions for greenhouse production

A. Gravel | R. Naasz

18. Dynamics of C, N and C/N ratio in substrates based on miscanthus straw in container production of Spiraea japonica ‘Macrophylla’

P. Bąbelewski | M. Pancerz | R. Dębicz | R. Wacławowicz

19. Effect of electrical conductivity on the productivity and nutrient uptake of Lactuca sativa L. grown using nutrient film technique (NFT)

20. Effect of propagation cell density and use of a nursery stage on plant growth of ‘Rex’ lettuce in hydroponic production

M.R. Evans | H.R. Quick

21. Effects of peat compression on expanded volume and other physical parameters

C. Cattivello | A. Mattiussi | M. Spessot

22. Evaluation of biostimulants in growing media for vegetable seedlings

C. Cattivello

23. Evaluation of plant development in a selection of retail plant growing media using shoot and root assessment

24. Expanding leaf tissue nutrient survey standards for 74 floriculture species

B.E. Whipker | H. Landis | K. Hicks | W.G. Owen | I. McCall

25. Green city solutions – a new concept for greener cities and reduction of air pollution

P. Saenger | F.-G. Schroeder

26. Growth response of Angelonia angustifolia to phosphorus fertilization

J.B. Henry | I. McCall | B.E. Whipker

27. Harvest yields of greenhouse tomatoes grown in pine bark amended cotton gin compost

B.E. Jackson | A.N. Wright | J.M. Kemble

28. Hydration efficiency and wettability of two biochars

L.A. Judd | B.E. Jackson | W.C. Fonteno

29. Hydrothermally treated Eucalyptus globulus bark: an innovative organic material for plant substrates

C. Chemetova | J. Gominho | A. Fabião | H. Ribeiro

30. Implications on the root microbial community in the presence of Pythium ultimum in soilless cultivation systems

A.K. Rosberg | W. Wohanka | M. Hultberg | B.W. Alsanius

31. Incorporating slow release coated polymer aluminum sulfate into the substrate to produce blue hydrangeas

H. Landis | K. Hicks | I. McCall | J.B. Henry | B.E. Whipker

32. Influence of geocomposite application on pH, EC and N, P, K, Mg and Ca contents in peat substrate in cultivation of selected ornamental shrubs

M. Pancerz | P. Bąbelewski

33. Influence of miscanthus-based growing media with the amendment of hydrogel and different multicomponent fertilizers on the fresh biomass of Hydrangea arborescens ‘Annabelle’

M. Pancerz | P. Bąbelewski

34. Influence of pumice on ammonium dynamics in soilless culture

L. Crippa | P. Zaccheo | F. Bedussi

35. Interactive effect on pH of ammonium:nitrate fertilization ratio and the pH buffer of growing media

J.B.G.M. Verhagen

36. Low substrate pH can affect plant growth without inducing leaf symptomology of petunia and poinsettia

B.E. Whipker | W.G. Owen | I. McCall | B.E. Jackson

37. Maturation of peanut hull and swine lagoon compost

P.L. Herring | A.C. Noah | H.T. Kraus

38. Necessity for indicator plants to test contamination of new constituents in growing media

W.H.C. Geuijen | J.B.G.M. Verhagen

39. Nutrient availability in peat-based growing media as affected by vermicompost, biochar and mycorrhizae inoculation for growing organic basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) and sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

M. Sharifi | M.R. Ardakani | M. Alavi Fazel

40. Nutrient disorders of Lactuca sativa ‘Salanova Red’

J.B. Henry | I. McCall | B.E. Whipker

41. Oxygen use in compost storage as influenced by moisture, temperature and degradability

C. Blok | B. Eveleens | A. van Winkel

42. Oxygen, not phenolic acids, is the primary driver for nitrification in soilless systems

B.W. Alsanius | V. Jung

43. Past, present, and future of compost utilization in horticulture

M. Ozores-Hampton

44. Performances of new materials for peat substitution in horticulture

C. Grosbellet | E. Beaudet | E. Duclaud

45. Potential use of recycled stone wool substrate granulate as substrate component

M.P.J. Donners | J. Verhoeven | J.-C. Michel

46. Pre-plant incorporation of compost as a non-fumigant alternative to promote the establishment of fruit trees at old orchard sites

T.T. Watson | L.M. Nelson | D. Neilsen | G.H. Neilsen | T.A. Forge

47. Quantifying the effects of fifteen floriculture species on substrate-pH

R.W. Dickson | P.R. Fisher

48. Redefining phosphorus nutrition and deficiency symptomology for floriculture crops grown in soilless substrates

J.B. Henry | I. McCall | B.E. Whipker

49. Relevant hydraulic properties of peat-based mixes for explaining root development according to irrigation strategies

J.-C. Michel

50. Researched, developed and commercialized: GreenFiber

G. Schmilewski | B. Nordzieke

51. Stacking substrate-filled containers influence root and shoot growth of bedding plants

W.G. Owen | R.G. Lopez

52. Suitability of swine lagoon compost as transplant media for basil and tomato

A.C. Noah | P.L. Herring | H.T. Kraus

53. The mini-horhizotron as a tool for assessing disease severity in container grown annuals

L.E. Kaderabek | B.E. Jackson | W.C. Fonteno

54. The potential of aged Acacia melanoxylon bark as a source for alternative substrate

C. Chemetova | S. Braga | A. Fabião | J. Gominho | H. Ribeiro

55. The potential of management residues from heathland and forest as a growing medium constituent and possible peat alternative for containerized ornamentals

56. Tifton roots replace sphagnum moss as substrate for air-layering litchi tree

57. Using a simple mixing model to predict rooting media properties

C. Blok | B. Eveleens | A. van Winkel | A. Veeken

58. Utility of compost and wood mill waste amendments to mitigate severe replant stress of sweet cherry in the Okanagan Valley of British Columbia

59. Water management in peat-reduced and peat-free growing media: the effects of different frequency and volume on pelargonium

P. Alexander | N. Bragg | I. Nevison

60. Wettability and hydrology of various wood fiber substrates and substrate components

J.T. Smith | B.E. Jackson | W.C. Fonteno

61. Zero discharge of nutrients and pesticides to the environment in hydroponic production