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New Organic Soil Stabilizer Controls Erosion and Boosts Plant Growth on Loess Plateau

Frontiers in Earth Science
A Cross-Linked Polymer Soil Stabilizer for Hillslope Conservation on the Loess Plateau
Xiaochao Zhang, Yujian Zhong, Xiangjun Pei, Yuying Duan

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A new soil stabilizer called cross-linked polymers (CLPs) was tested on the Loess Plateau to prevent erosion and improve soil quality. The CLPs increased soil strength, reduced disintegration, and helped plants grow better. They didn't change the minerals in the soil but improved its structure, making it more compact and less prone to erosion. Field tests showed that CLPs effectively controlled erosion on hillsides. This study suggests that using CLPs can help protect the soil on the Loess Plateau and support vegetation growth.