Turkmen Scientists Develop Biotech Material to Combat Desertification
The technology involves treating sand dunes with the biomass, followed by planting drought-resistant vegetation. This process helps retain moisture and creates a fertile soil layer through daily temperature fluctuations.
Tests on experimental plots in desert conditions confirmed the material’s soil-stabilizing properties, as well as high plant survival and growth rates. The development can be used for phytoremediation of eroded and desertified lands in dry-steppe zones, particularly under conditions of climate change and drought.
The project was carried out by the team at the International Scientific-Technological Park to the Technology Center of the Academy of Sciences of the Turkmenistan. It aligns with the national strategy to combat desertification and Turkmenistan’s international commitments under the UN Convention.
