Banana peel powder and coco peat as organic substrates for soil less cultivation of plants - A review

Eco-friendly fabrication of coco coir composites for hydroponic cultivation: a green chemistry approach

“…Traditionally, coco coir is also used in hydroponics because they are highly porous and can retain moisture well. 91,92 However, the fibers from coco coir can damage the hydroponic system by causing blockages. Since the as-fabricated coco coir composites also showed promising results as a growth substrate in our 30-day plant study, we believe that these coco coir composites can replace other commercially available growth substrates such as rock wool and clay pellets which are non-biodegradable.…”