Introduction:
The introduction of innovative technologies in the fight against desertification in the Karakalpakstan region, especially in the very arid and salty conditions of the ancient bed of the Aral Sea.
The use of various harmless soil and plant products that can help reduce the damage caused by the lack of water is a good prospect for combating desertification in the area.
The goal of the project, in partnership with the UNDP program, is to assess the benefits of the Aquasorb 3005KB, Flobond SC100, Flosperse LX50 products in localized application when sowing seeds or when planting saxaouls.
Products of the SNF Company, world leader in the production of water-soluble polymers. To meet major water challenges around the world.
Product specificities:
- Aquasorb 3005KB – Optimizes water use and enhances plant growth, capturing moisture in and around the root zone.
- Flobond SC100 – Seed coating product that optimizes crop germination.
- Flobond Antisalt 50 – Allows the developpment of your crop in salted soils.
The objectives of the project:
- Select and deliver product for pilot sites. Perform field trials of the product.
- To study the effect of the product on the development of Saxaoul.
- Based on the results of the experiments and the data processing, evaluate the effectiveness of the application of Aquasorb.
METHODOLOGY
Control – The usual practice of the farmer, without the use of the product.
Treated – The usual farmer practice, adding SNF product Aquasorb 3005KB and Flobond SC100 gel while planting. Flobond Antisalt 50 while irrigating.
- The Aquasorb, present in powder form, will be diluted in water at a rate of 1% of. 10gr of product per 1 liter of water).
- Flobond SC100, present in aqueous form, will be applied at 5% of the seeds mass.
- Flobond Antisalt 50, will be diluted at 30 kg/ha on drip irrigation. On furrow irrigation, it will depend of the amount of water.
March 2021 - Saxaoul (Haloxylon) planting
The trial ground is – the desiccated bottom of the Aral Sea:
(From the 14th row after the 5th kilometer of the road)
The number of rows: 3
Row length: 100-120 meters
Application rate:
- 10 gr of Aquasorb/plant (1 liter of gel)
- 15 gr of Aquasorb /plant (1.5 liter of gel)
- 20 gr of Aquasorb /plant (2 liters of gel)
Karakalpakstan, Nukus district
METHODOLOGY
The trial ground is – Nursery in open field:
The number of rows: 7
Row length: 25-30 meters
Application rate: 5%
- 400 gr of Flobond SC100 / 8 kg of saxaul seed
Application method – manual
Application date: March 23, 2021
7 rows
3 rows to the left of the SNF panel and 3 rows to the right
Conclusion
As part of the fight against desertification, FLOBOND and AQUASORB products can speed up the reforestation process in arid and saline areas, drastically increasing the survival rate of Saxaul trees and speeding up their development.
