'Electronic soil' that can enhance crop growth by 50% developed by scientistsA groundbreaking development in agricultural technology has emerged...

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'Electronic soil' that can enhance crop growth by 50% developed by scientistsA groundbreaking development in agricultural technology has emerged...
'Electronic soil' that can enhance crop growth by 50% developed by scientists
A groundbreaking development in agricultural technology has emerged from the laboratories of Linkoping University in Sweden. Scientists have unveiled an electrically conductive "soil" engineered to foster exceptional growth in crops, particularly barley seedlings, marking a potential 50 per cent surge in growth within a mere 15-day period.

This innovative soilless cultivation method, termed hydroponics, harnesses a sophisticated root system activated through a novel cultivation substrate. Eleni Stavrinidou, an esteemed associate professor at Linkoping University, underscores the critical importance of this advancement amidst mounting global challenges. "The world population is burgeoning, and climate change looms large. It's evident that existing agricultural methods alone cannot sustain our planet's food needs," stated Stavrinidou.

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