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Mighty moor moss

July 2, 2021

Peat mosses should help to make rewetted moors useful for agriculture.

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Deutschland Torfhausmoor Weg
Image: picture-alliance/Panther Media/L. Matrisch

Moors are huge carbon sinks, which makes them key to climate protection. Peat mosses play a crucial role in the formation of moors. Researchers are breeding fast-growing peat mosses for cultivation in rewetted moors.

 


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