2013 ASHS Annual Conference
15806:
Introduction and Overview of Current Issues and Advances in Traditional and Alternative Substrate Manufacturing and Utilization
15806:
Introduction and Overview of Current Issues and Advances in Traditional and Alternative Substrate Manufacturing and Utilization
Wednesday, July 24, 2013: 1:45 PM
Desert Salon 13-14 (Desert Springs J.W Marriott Resort )
This presentation will explore the current issues facing the growing media (substrates) industry for both nursery and greenhouse producers. An overview of peat, pine bark, and pine tree substrate usage, supplies, industry trends, processing advances, and issues will be discussed. A summary of recent advances and current commercialization efforts of new substrate components will also be addressed.