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Sustainability in urban agriculture: The role of biochar in enhancing the productive capacity of compost-based growing media for rooftop farming

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Urban Farm DB summary

Composting the organic fraction of municipal solid waste enables recycling nutrient-rich by-products as agricultural substrates. For rooftop farming, integrating biochar with compost-based media enhances productive capacity. Supports nutrient recycling between urban residents and agriculture, contributing to sustainable urban ecosystems.