Foreign Media: Chinese scientists use ancient microorganisms to transform desert dunes into soil. Researchers analyzed 59 years of data and found that adding bacteria to desert sand can quickly create new soil.
This strategy is called induced biocrusts (IBSCs), which can compress 15 years of natural recovery into one season. By sowing bacteria in the sand, a stable crust can be formed, preventing wind and sand erosion and providing a habitat for native herbaceous plants.
China has developed "solid seeds" at the Shapotou Desert Research and Experimental Station, which can be scattered by hand or by drones. When it rains, they become active. This method not only restores the ecosystem but also does not require the large amount of water needed for traditional tree planting. Over the next five years, China plans to use this method to restore about 6,600 hectares of desert.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1858199509810376/
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