Highlights•The first moss-made drug candidate successfully passed clinical trial phase I.•A
genetically engineered fragrant moss is on the market.•A bioactive ingredient from a moss is …

Sphagnum wetlands are global hotspots for carbon storage, conventionally attributed to the
accumulation of decay-resistant litter. However, the buildup of mineral-associated organic …

Peat moss has desirable properties as a container substrate, however, harvesting it from
peatland for greenhouse/nursery production use has disturbed peatland ecosystem and …

Drainage-base agriculture and forestry are key drivers of emissions from degraded
peatlands. An important challenge of climate-oriented peatland management is an improved …

Zusammenfassung The Paris Agreement reflects the global endeavour to limit the increase
of global average temperature to 2 C, better 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels to prevent …

Drainage of peatlands causes severe environmental damage, including high greenhouse
gas emissions. Peatland rewetting substantially lowers these emissions. After rewetting …

The provision of critical ecosystem services like carbon sequestration by peatlands has
been degraded around the globe. Peatland restoration represents an opportunity to tackle …

Peatlands drained for agriculture are among the most intensive sources of greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions from the land-use sector. Policy decisions on the most effective strategies …

Drained peatlands emit large amounts of greenhouse gases and cause downstream nutrient
pollution. Rewetting aids in restoring carbon storage and sustaining unique biodiversity …

Peat use in horticulture is associated with a large ecological footprint. Peat is the
predominant growing media in Europe. Modern cropping systems rely heavily on dynamic …