Soilless Culture-An Intensive Production Method on Its Way to Sustainability

• Other Authors: Gruda, Nazim (Editor), Machado, Rui Manuel Almeida (Editor), van Os, Erik (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI - Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute 2023
• Subjects: Research & information: general; Biology, life sciences; Technology, engineering, agriculture; Soilless culture; growing media; peat alternatives; cascade systems; bio-fertilizers&nbsp
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Soilless Culture Systems (SCSs) have expanded globally into protected and open-field horticulture. However, it is crucial to ensure the sustainability of this system in order to address resource challenges, minimize environmental impacts and establish a resilient and efficient agricultural system in...