Published in Scientific Papers. Series B. Horticulture, Vol. LVI
Written by Elena DOBRIN, Mihaela ROŞU, Elena Maria DRĂGHICI, Petronela NECHITA
In order to develop a flexible production technologies nutritive biodegradable pots that easily adapt to culture plant requirements and the environmental protection have been tested in terms of biodegradation capacity following types of fibrous materials: natural wood cellulose, cellulose bleached softwood, softwood mechanical pulp, waste, corrugated cardboard, waste paper from newspapers and magazines mixed, with variations of compositions consisting of mixtures of cellulose waste and peat. Research developed in a PNCDI 2 researches program has revealed that the biodegradation potential of the tested samples is very different, from 20% in softwood mechanical pulp to 57% to natural wood pulp. Using the peat in the composition samples resulting slowing their biodegradation in soil. In terms of ability to develop an environment for root growth and development, of all samples can be recommended for introduction into the test as biodegradable pots, between the degree of cellulose degradation.
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