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.
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Biologisch abbaubarer Super-Hydrogel rettet soillosen Anbau bei Dürre

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Forscher in Italien haben ein Hydrogel aus roter Alge entwickelt, das sich bis zu 7000 % aufquillt, Wasser speichert, Nährstoffe abgibt und Pflanzen auch unter Dürre unterstützt – ideal für Hydrokultur und erdelose Systeme mit minimalem Ressourcenaufwand.

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