Research and development of planting techniques with low water resources in desert and semi-desert areas
Investigación y desarrollo de técnicas de plantación con bajos recursos hídricos en zonas desérticas y semidesérticas
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https://doi.org/10.29394/Scientific.issn.2542-2987.2023.8.29.7.144-159Keywords:
water crisis, water resources, biogel, cultivation techniques, desert areas, semi-desert areasAbstract
This research addresses the problem of the worldwide decrease in water resources due to climate change and desertification. The main objective is to develop a cultivation method that uses a biogel to optimize water absorption by plants and reduce evaporation in desert areas. A mixed methodology was employed, combining qualitative and quantitative elements. Black bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) were sown in bags with substrate prepared with the biogel, administering 20 ml of water every 3 days. Over 37 days, observations were made of plant development, substrate moisture, and the presence of pests or diseases. The results showed efficient water absorption by the plants and a substrate that remained moist, without the presence of pests or diseases. However, additional laboratory analyses are required to determine the exact cause of plant death before 45 days. It is concluded that the biogel cultivation method has potential for efficient water use in desert areas, but greater investment in equipment and a multidisciplinary team is needed to obtain conclusive results.
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