Researchers from Italy made a fully biodegradable hydrogel from red algae carrageenan that can swell up to 7000%, retain water, release nutrients, and support plant growth even in drought. It cuts waste, needs very little water and works in hydroponics and soilless systems.
(c) Jatuphon Buraphon
(c) Jatuphon Buraphon

Hidrogel biodegradable revoluciona agricultura sin suelo ante sequías prolongadas

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Científicos italianos desarrollaron un hidrogel hecho con carragenina de algas rojas que se hincha hasta 7000 %, conserva agua, libera nutrientes y favorece el crecimiento vegetal en condiciones de sequía, usando pocos recursos en sistemas hidropónicos y sin suelo.

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