Suitability of walnut and pistachio shells as soilless substrates for producing Genovese basil in aquaponic systems

The use of agricultural by-products, such as walnut and pistachio shells, is emerging as a sustainable substrate alternative to conventional substrates in soilless farming systems like hydroponics and aquaponics. These materials offer a promising solution for agri-waste management while advancing ci...

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Autores: Suárez Cáceres, Gina Patricia, Lokuhitige, Sandamali, Kaufman, Nathan T., Alghaithy, Alharith, Hishaw, Mikaila B., Donis-González, Irwin R., Fernández Cabanás, Víctor Manuel, Gross, Jackson A.
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de Sevilla (US)
Repositorio:idUS. Depósito de Investigación de la Universidad de Sevilla
OAI Identifier:oai:idus.us.es:11441/179896
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/11441/179896
https://doi.org/10.3389/fhort.2025.1486312
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:agricultural by products
aquaponics
circular economy
hydroponics
Ocimum basilicum
soilless production
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Sumario:The use of agricultural by-products, such as walnut and pistachio shells, is emerging as a sustainable substrate alternative to conventional substrates in soilless farming systems like hydroponics and aquaponics. These materials offer a promising solution for agri-waste management while advancing circular economy objectives in sustainable agriculture.