1. Introduction Horticultural crops, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, spices, and medicinal plants, play a vital role in ensuring nutritional security and generating rural income [1]. However, climate change is increasingly…
1. Introduction The global horticulture industry relies heavily on soilless growing media to achieve consistent crop quality, high yields, and efficient resource use. Among these substrates, peat-based growing media have…
Introduction Horticultural crops play a vital role in global agriculture by contributing significantly to human nutrition, health, income generation, and employment. Fruits, vegetables, ornamentals, spices, and plantation crops provide essential…