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LughMA to FuturologyEnglish · 10 months ago

"Smart soil" grows 138% bigger crops using 40% less water

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"Smart soil" grows 138% bigger crops using 40% less water

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LughMA to FuturologyEnglish · 10 months ago
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Watering and fertilizing crops to provide enough food for a changing world is a major challenge in agriculture. Now, scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a “smart soil” that can keep plants better hydrated and provide a controlled release of nutrients. In tests it…
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    Just what we need, more microplastics in our soil

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