Strawberry Growth Medium Made with Biogas Residues: Feasibility and Economic Benefit Potential
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: In this study, we examined the impact of various physical and chemical properties of growth media on strawberry growth, yield, quality, and economic returns. Six treatments were established: T1 (biogas residue/peat/perlite/vinegar residue = 1:5:1:4), T2 (biogas residue/peat/perlite/vinegar residue = 2:3:1:5), T3 (biogas residue/peat/perlite/vinegar residue = 2:3:1:4), T4 (biogas residue/peat/perlite/vinegar residue = 2:4:1:3), T5 (biogas residue/peat/perlite/vinegar residue = 3:4:1:5), and CK (peat/perlite = 4:1). The results showed that compared with CK treatment, the total nitrogen level increased by 3.26- to 3.95-fold and the organic matter content increased by 14.13–25.70%. In particular, T3 (biogas residue/peat/perlite/vinegar residue = 2:3:1:4) exhibited significant growth advantages, with stem diameter, root volume, and fresh weight increasing by 18.89%, 36.41%, and 35.26%, respectively, compared to CK. The yield per plant saw a 14.54% increase, soluble solids rose by 29.34%, and the solid acid ratio was 1.68 times higher than that of CK. Furthermore, the net income was 2.37 times greater than that of CK. A comprehensive assessment revealed that the T3 treatment demonstrated superior performance in both growth parameters and economic returns, suggesting its suitability as an optimal formulation for further experimentation.
Source: Agronomy
Authors: Jing Zhou, Xiaochen Zhang, Baoping Wang, Jitao Zhang, Xiuhong Wang, Xiangyuan Shi
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,137
Award: G768039514
OpenAlex ID: W4410082730