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- Peat - Wikipedia
While bark or coir -based peat-free potting soil mixes are on the rise, particularly in the UK, peat is still used as raw material for horticulture in some other European countries, Canada, as well as parts of the United States
- Peat | Description, Formation, Importance, Carbon, Uses | Britannica
Peat, spongy material formed by the partial decomposition of organic matter, primarily plant material, in wetlands The formation of peat is the first step in the formation of coal Peat can be used as a fuel and is only a minor contributor to the world energy supply
- PEAT Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of PEAT is a dark brown fibrous material that is formed primarily by the partial decomposition of organic matter and especially plants (such as sphagnum moss) in wet, oxygen-deficient areas (such as bogs or swamps) and that is harvested especially for use as a fuel for heating or cooking or as a soil amendment —sometimes used
- The Lowdown on Peat: What It Is and Why It Matters
During dry seasons, peat acts like a giant sponge, slowly releasing water to prevent wildfires When monsoons hit, that same sponge absorbs floodwaters that would destroy villages
- What is peat? - International Peatland Society
Peat is the surface organic layer of a soil that consists of partially decomposed organic matter, derived mostly from plant material, which has accumulated under conditions of waterlogging, oxygen deficiency, high acidity and nutrient deficiency
- What Is Peat Soil? - The Institute for Environmental Research and Education
Peat soil is characterized by its exceptionally high organic matter content, typically ranging from 75% to 99% by weight This is significantly higher than most mineral soils, which typically contain less than 5% organic matter
- Peat - purpose, origin, extraction, uses and alternatives
Peat is fossil organic matter, formed from plant debris It is the major constituent of soils saturated in water like peat bogs Peat is a non-renewable resource, and peat extraction is highly regulated Nature needs a full century to replenish a meager 2 inches (5 cm) of peat
- What is peat and where is it found? - Global Peatlands
Peat is partially decayed plant material that accumulates under water-logged conditions over long time periods Natural areas covered by peat are called peatlands
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