Practical experiences and background research on the use of composted materials in growing media for the UK market

Acta Horticulturae

Volumn 819, Issue , 2009, Pages 111-124

  Prasad, M ^a   Carlile, W R ^a  

^a Research Centre   (Ireland)

Author keywords

Bark; Brewery grains; Composting; Green compost; Sawdust; Stability

Indexed keywords

EID: 70350089833     PISSN: 05677572     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.17660/ActaHortic.2009.819.10     Document Type: Conference Paper

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