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1. Biochar Type, Ratio, and Nutrient Levels in Growing Media Affects Seedling Production and Plant Performance A. Chrysargyris et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10091421
2. Mysteries and musings at the biochar/plant/stress/ growing media interface E. Graber https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2021.1317.8
3. Practical Guidelines for Farm Waste Utilization in Sustainable Kale Production O. Thepsilvisut et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10050525
4. Impacts of protected vegetable cultivation on climate change and adaptation strategies for cleaner production – A review N. Gruda et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.03.295
5. Benefits and Limitations of Using Hydrochars from Organic Residues as Replacement for Peat on Growing Media G. Farru et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8040325
6. Use of biochar as a component of substrates in horticulture and forestry: A review L. Natalli et al. https://doi.org/10.36783/18069657rbcs20240027
7. Peat replacement in horticultural growth media: the adequacy of coir, paper sludge and biogas digestate as growth medium constituents for tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) and lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) A. Nesse et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/09064710.2018.1556728
8. Polluted lignocellulose-bearing sediments as a resource for marketable goods—a review of potential technologies for biochemical and thermochemical processing and remediation H. Haller et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10098-021-02147-3
9. Characterization of biochar produced from pruning residues of different species for use in vegetable and flower production A. Copetta et al. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2023.1377.73
10. Biochar from sawmill residues: characterization and evaluation for its potential use in the horticultural growing media D. Rathnayake et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-021-00092-4
11. Above- and below-ground morpho-physiological traits indicate that biochar is a potential peat substitute for grapevine cuttings nursery production S. Baronti et al. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-67766-4
12. Can Substituting Biochar for Peat Maintain Southern Pine Seedling Quality and Reduce Nursery Carbon Emissions? J. Leopard et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s44391-026-00072-w
13. Application of soilless culture technologies in the modern greenhouse industry – A review D. Savvas & N. Gruda https://doi.org/10.17660/eJHS.2018/83.5.2
14. Cutting-edge technological and management innovations in vegetable seedling nurseries J. Fernández et al. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2026.1453.6
15. Linking biochar properties to biomass of basil, lettuce and pansy cultivated in growing media C. Nobile et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2019.109001
16. Recycling pyrolyzed organic waste from plant nurseries, rice production and shrimp industry as peat substitute in potting substrates M. Nocentini et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2020.111436
17. Comparison of rockwool and coir for greenhouse cucumber production: chemical element, plant growth, and fruit quality L. He et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e10930
18. Synthesis and surface morphology of banana biochar-based nano-fertilizer and its effect on first stages of growth parameters of cucumber, broccoli, and red okra O. Tarar et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jssas.2023.06.002
19. Effect of biochar-compost amendment on soilless media properties and cucumber seedling establishment A. Kafle et al. https://doi.org/10.48130/tihort-0023-0029
20. Activating biochar by manipulating the bacterial and fungal microbiome through pre‐conditioning A. Jaiswal et al. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.15042
21. Biochar versus hydrochar as growth media constituents for ornamental plant cultivation F. Fornes & R. Belda https://doi.org/10.1590/1678-992x-2017-0062
22. Plant Growth and Chemical Properties of Commercial Biochar- versus Peat-Based Growing Media B. Glaser & A. Asomah https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8040339
23. Biochar Improves the Properties of Poultry Manure Compost as Growing Media for Rosemary Production F. Fornes et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10020261
24. Microgreen vegetables’ production can be optimized by combining the substrate and nutrient solution in a PFAL F. Bantis & A. Koukounaras https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2024.113277
25. An Overview of Soil and Soilless Cultivation Techniques—Chances, Challenges and the Neglected Question of Sustainability A. Fussy & J. Papenbrock https://doi.org/10.3390/plants11091153
26. Wood-Based Biochar Ratio Used for Partial Peat Replacement in Growing Media for Antirrhinum majus Pot Production A. Chrysargyris et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture14111860
27. Evaluation of Joint Management of Pine Wood Waste and Residual Microalgae for Agricultural Application J. Rosas et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/su13010053
28. Biochar Functions in Soil Depending on Feedstock and Pyrolyzation Properties with Particular Emphasis on Biological Properties P. Kuryntseva et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/agriculture13102003
29. Biochar amendment changes jasmonic acid levels in two rice varieties and alters their resistance to herbivory M. Waqas et al. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0191296
30. Magnetically engineered sulfurized peat-based activated carbon for remediation of emerging pharmaceutical contaminants V. Shukla et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biortech.2022.128399
31. Coir-Based Growing Media with Municipal Compost and Biochar and Their Impacts on Growth and Some Quality Parameters in Lettuce Seedlings T. Martins et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9010105
32. Study on the Effect of Conditioners on the Degradation of Tetracycline Antibiotics in Deer Manure Composting X. Wang et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/fermentation10110575
33. Substitution of peat moss with softwood biochar for soil-free marigold growth A. Margenot et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2017.10.053
34. Plant Growth in LED-Sourced Biophilic Environments Is Improved by the Biochar Amendment of Low-Fertility Soil, the Reflection of Low-Intensity Light, and a Continuous Photoperiod P. Beatrice et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants12183319
35. Challenges in organic component selection and biochar as an opportunity in potting substrates: a review F. Zulfiqar et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/01904167.2019.1617310
36. Plant Nutrient Availability and pH of Biochars and Their Fractions, with the Possible Use as a Component in a Growing Media M. Prasad et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy10010010
37. Interaction of Biochar Type and Rhizobia Inoculation Increases the Growth and Biological Nitrogen Fixation of Robinia pseudoacacia Seedlings Q. Sun et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/f11060711
38. Effects of biochar as a peat-based substrate component on morphological, photosynthetic and biochemical characteristics of Rhododendron delavayi Franch. X. Bu et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scienta.2022.111148
39. Biochar as a management tool for soilborne diseases affecting early stage nursery seedling production A. Jaiswal et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cropro.2019.02.014
40. S-enhanced microbial activation of biochars and processed grass fibers for circular horticulture B. Vandecasteele et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scitotenv.2024.177760
41. Investigation of The Usage Possibilities of Leonardite as a Growing Medium B. Kolay https://doi.org/10.16882/hortis.1612235
42. Acidification with nitric acid improves chemical characteristics and reduces phytotoxicity of alkaline chars F. Fornes & R. Belda https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2017.01.026
43. Sorption and removal of crude oil spills from seawater using peat-derived biochar: An optimization study K. AlAmeri et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvman.2019.109465
44. Role of biochar in promoting circular economy in the agriculture sector. Part 2: A review of the biochar roles in growing media, composting and as soil amendment K. Jindo et al. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40538-020-00179-3
45. Replacing Peat with Biochar: Can Adding Biochar to Peat Moss Reduce Carbon Dioxide Fluxes? J. Leopard et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/su17094139
46. Biological characteristics of composts and biochar as determined by plant response analysis N. Schlatter et al. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2017.1168.52
47. Evaluation of Compost and Biochar as Partial Substitutes of Peat in Growing Media and Their Influence in Microbial Counts, Enzyme Activity and Lactuca sativa L. Seedling Growth A. Rozas et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae9020168
48. Selective agricultural and environmental practices to sustain food production and mitigate climate change H. Halshoy et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/23311932.2025.2562179
49. THE EFFECT OF BIOCHAR ON PLANT DISEASES: WHAT SHOULD WE LEARN WHILE DESIGNING BIOCHAR SUBSTRATES? O. FRENKEL et al. https://doi.org/10.3846/16486897.2017.1307202
50. Effects of moderate and high rates of biochar and compost on grapevine growth in a greenhouse experiment A. Bozzolo et al. https://doi.org/10.3934/agrfood.2017.1.113
51. Biochars and hydrochars as substrate constituents for soilless growth of myrtle and mastic R. Belda et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.08.024
52. Carbon Footprint of Masson Pine (Pinus massoniana) Seedlings in Southern China: A Life Cycle Inventory and Sensitivities F. Lu et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/f16010140
53. Chemical speciation and distribution of potentially toxic elements in soilless cultivation of cucumber with sewage sludge biochar addition S. Xie et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envres.2020.110188
54. Effect of biochar amendment on the properties of growing media and growth of containerized Norway spruce, Scots pine, and silver birch seedlings E. Köster et al. https://doi.org/10.1139/cjfr-2019-0399
55. Guar, jantar, wheat straw, and rice hull composts as replacements for peat in muskmelon transplant production G. Mustafa et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40093-016-0142-6
56. Rice straw biochar impact on physiological and biochemical attributes ofFokienia hodginsiiin acidic soil M. Tarin et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/02827581.2020.1731591
57. Characterization of the Residue (Endocarp) of Acrocomia aculeata and Its Biochars as a Potential Source for Soilless Growing Media R. León-Ovelar et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae8080739
58. The potential of management residues from heathland and forest as a growing medium constituent and possible peat alternative for containerized ornamentals A. Miserez et al. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2019.1266.55
59. Valorization of Vineyard By-Products to Obtain Composted Digestate and Biochar Suitable for Nursery Grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.) Production D. Ronga et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9080420
60. Influence of Walnut Shell Biochar and Fertilizer on Lettuce Production in Hydroponic and Conventional Systems E. Sanchez et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy15030658
61. SYNERGISTIC USE OF PEAT AND CHARRED MATERIAL IN GROWING MEDIA – AN OPTION TO REDUCE THE PRESSURE ON PEATLANDS? J. KERN et al. https://doi.org/10.3846/16486897.2017.1284665
62. Determining Eastern Red Cedar Biochar Soilless-Media Supplementation Rates for Potted Geranium and Petunia Production B. Lamichhane et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10050467
63. Disentangling pH and Salinity Effects in Biochars Used as Peat Substitutes: Insights from Water Washing and Tomato Plant Growth Responses J. Barragán et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/environments13070371
64. BIOCHAR REPLACES PEAT IN HORTICULTURE: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT OF COMBINED BIOCHAR & BIOENERGY PRODUCTION L. Fryda et al. https://doi.org/10.31025/2611-4135/2019.13778
65. Biochar improves agro-environmental aspects of pig slurry compost as a substrate for crops with energy and remediation uses J. Sáez et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indcrop.2016.08.035
66. The impact of wood-derived biochar on the survival ofTrichodermaspp. and growth ofSecale cerealeL. in sandy soil D. Vecstaudza et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/09583157.2018.1450488
67. Assessment of biochar and hydrochar as minor to major constituents of growing media for containerized tomato production F. Fornes et al. https://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8227
68. Assessment of addition of biochar to filtering mixtures for potential water pollutant removal L. Piscitelli et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-0650-6
69. Cucumber and tomato seedling growth effects by biochar supplemental rates B. Lamichhane et al. https://doi.org/10.48130/tihort-0025-0012
70. Comparison of Coconut Coir, Rockwool, and Peat Cultivations for Tomato Production: Nutrient Balance, Plant Growth and Fruit Quality J. Xiong et al. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2017.01327
71. Effect of pine wood biochar mixed with two types of compost on growth of bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) R. Liu et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s13580-019-00133-9
72. Optimizing sustainable basil cultivation with smart-monitoring: a comparative study of biochar and soilless growth media S. Adhikari et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42773-025-00480-0
73. Physio-chemical characterization of indigenous agricultural waste materials for the development of potting media S. Kiran et al. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.08.058
74. Assessing the potential of biochar as a growing media component for potted plants M. Dorais et al. https://doi.org/10.17660/ActaHortic.2016.1137.3
75. Biochar Type and Ratio as a Peat Additive/Partial Peat Replacement in Growing Media for Cabbage Seedling Production A. Chrysargyris et al. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy9110693
76. Growth and development of Easter lily in response to container substrate with biochar Y. Guo et al. https://doi.org/10.1080/14620316.2018.1444514
77. Biochar in Plant Growing Media: A Scientometric Analysis (2011–2024) G. Fernandes et al. https://doi.org/10.1007/s42729-026-03345-y