THE METHOD OF SOILS PROTECTION FROM EROSION WITH THE USE OF KRIOGELEY AND PERENNIALS
A new chemical-biological method of preventing soil erosion using cryogel in combination with perennial grasses is proposed. The cryogel proved no negative impact on aboriginal soil microflora. On the one hand the cryogel polymer matrix in the soil is strong enough to withstand the effects of erosion but on the other hand it is quite elastic, so it will not hinder plant growth. The seeds germinated through the cryogel layer form a stable green cover. Cryogels are harmless to humans and environmentally friendly.
Keywords: Degradation of soils, cryogel, long-term herbares, microorganisms, intensity of photosynthesis
Issue: 7, 2012
Pages: 177 — 183
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