Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Containers for the Nursery Industry

Gary W. Knox; Matthew Chappell

Vol. 2011 No. 12, Historical Fact Sheets

Vol. 2011 No. 12

Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Containers for the Nursery Industry

Historical Fact Sheets

Published 2011-12-31

Gary W. Knox
Matthew Chappell

Gary W. Knox

Matthew Chappell

An alternative container made from wood fiber, recycled paper, or cardboard.

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Knox, Gary W., and Matthew Chappell. 2011. “Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Containers for the Nursery Industry”. EDIS 2011 (12). https://ojs.test.flvc.org/edis/article/view/119452.

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Alternatives to Petroleum-Based Containers for the Nursery Industry (ENH1193/EP454)

Biodegradable containers are an increasingly attractive option for consumers and growers alike. This 5-page fact sheet looks at the past, present, and future of containers used in container nursery production. Written by Gary W. Knox and Matthew Chappell, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2011.

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