Ornamental Horticulture (Feb 2022)

Plant substrate

  • Gilmar Schafer

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1590/2447-536X.v28i2.2459
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 28, no. 2

Abstract

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The term ‘‘plant substrate’’ was initially adopted by the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) in the mid-20th century. In Brazil, the term was proposed approximately 20 years ago, being officially recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture in 2004, regarding the product which replaces the soil in soilless cultivation.[...]