BBSRC | Plants vs #Floods: How BBSRC-Funded #Scientists Are Tackling Water Run-Off | #Plant Power @bbsrcmedia | Uploaded February 2016 | Updated October 2024, 41 minutes ago.
In this fascinating animation, we explore the extraordinary ways plants can help us overcome one of the biggest challenges brought by heavy #rainfalls - #floods.

Excessive rainfall not only causes #soilerosion and damage to land, but it can also affect the #economy and agriculture. Thanks to the collaboration of BBSRC-funded scientists, a new type of grass has been developed with huge roots that can significantly reduce water runoff by up to 51% by changing the soil's structure, allowing it to hold more water than usual.

This innovation can protect nutrient-rich topsoil and ensure a sustainable and secure future for #agriculture.

Join us in discovering how everyday plants are doing incredible things. Press play now!


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