Soil Rejuvenation
Soil Rejuvenation
Increasing the water capacity of soil and reducing the need for irrigation water are important for the environment, the economy and food security.
Improving the water retained in soil helps to preserve limited water resources and mitigate water scarcity. Reducing irrigation water decreases fertilizer runoff and pollution. And, more absorbent soil enables higher crop yields while using less water resources and synthetic fertilizers.
Ecovia’s polymers have been shown in soil tests to retain up to 27% more water than the control, improve seed germination and plant growth, and increase crop yields up to 17%. Plus, our biopolymers are 100% biodegradable, so they do not accumulate in soil.
Because of their ability to improve the uniformity and suspension of fertilizer inputs, Ecovia Biopolymers are also being considered as synergists for fertilizers.