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Between green and safety : navigating sustainability and public health risks in growing media

Alsanius, B. W. ; Wasserstrom, L. LU orcid and Vågsholm, I. (2025) In International Journal of Vegetable Science 31(2). p.151-157
Abstract

Production and use of growing media involve a trade-off between sustainability and public health. We claim that a paradigm shift is needed, focusing on properties supporting environmental sustainability and human health, with a holistic approach involving One Health expertise. We use Legionella in growing media, soil, and gardening as an example to highlight key knowledge gaps.

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Compost, Legionella longbeachae, Legionella pneumophila, public health, risk assessment, societal side stream raw material
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International Journal of Vegetable Science
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31
issue
2
pages
7 pages
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Taylor & Francis
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  • scopus:86000380986
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1931-5260
DOI
10.1080/19315260.2025.2451331
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English
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