Feldspathic sandstone boosts water retention in critical Chinese sandy land
Adding feldspathic sandstone to sandy soil can improve its ability to hold water. Researchers studied sandy soil in China and found that mixing in feldspathic sandstone changed the soil structure, making it better at retaining water. The soil with the most feldspathic sandstone had the highest water capacity, meaning it could hold more water for plants to use. This could help improve the environment in areas with sandy soil that struggle with water shortages.