Experiments conducted in a Chinese university lead to formulation of a paste that when mixed with sand turns sand into fertile soil. The soil then can retain air, moisture and nutrients. The paste is made of materials found naturally in plants. As a result of research 200 Hectares of dessert was turned into lush green farm with in six months.
China finds a way to turn deserts into forests
7 years ago by nabeelshams (33)
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just add water?
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No. That paste turns sand into soil and then rest of things like sowing seeds, watering etc need to b done
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If the right type of plants (those with long roots and that add nutrients) this could actually be sustained.
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