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Compost From Mushroom Waste Boosts Potato Yields

Compost From Mushroom Waste Boosts Potato Yields

What they found

Vermicompost made from spent mushroom substrate significantly boosted potato yield and tuber quality.

Vermicompost made from spent mushroom substrate significantly boosted potato yield and tuber quality.

How solid is it?

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Field study

Field/ecology

Field/ecology

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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cje.net.cn

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GROWING & GOURTMET

GROWING & GOURTMET

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Mushroom Compost

Mushroom Compost

Vermicompost made from spent mushroom substrate significantly boosted potato yields and improved tuber quality.

Vermicompost made from spent mushroom substrate significantly boosted potato yields and improved tuber quality.

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