Agricultural sustainability is of foremost importance for maintaining high food production.
Irresponsible resource use not only negatively affects agroecology, but also reduces the …

Organic farming for higher ecological and human health benefits has been adopted in about
186 countries, covering a total area of 71.5 Mha worldwide. Because of the associated …

A transformation towards sustainable food production requires improved circular nutrient
management. Urban organic waste contains relevant nutrients and organic matter, yet only …

The valorisation of vegetal waste as a source of crop nutrients constitutes a circular strategy
to improve the sustainability of intensive horticultural production systems. The main goal of …

Phosphorus (P) is a vital macronutrient crucial for crop productivity. Plants absorb P salts,
mainly orthophosphate, from the soil, yet the primary P source resides in organic materials …

With increasing water shortages, irrigation with reclaimed water is necessary to secure
agricultural production in many regions. This study investigated the feasibility of a novel …

Vermicompost has been promoted as a viable substrate component owing to its
physicochemical properties, nutrient richness, and status as an excellent soil improver. It is …

The inadequate management of agro-waste in intensive agriculture has a severe negative
impact on the environment. The valorization of crop residue as a source of crop nutrients is a …

Encapsulation is an immobilization method characterized by restricting microbial cells to a
delimited area while preserving their metabolic viability. This technique represents an …

The reintegration of agro-waste into the same agriculture site fulfils the objective of the
European Bio-Economy Strategy: to reduce transport costs, waste volume, and the need for …