Science & Technology

Soilification Technology

September 27, 2025 2 min read

Why in news?

Researchers at the Central University of Rajasthan announced in September 2025 that they successfully grew wheat in desert sand using a “soilification” process. The breakthrough has the potential to turn arid dunes into fertile fields.

Understanding soilification

Soilification converts loose sand into a soil‑like medium by binding particles with natural polymers, adding organic matter and introducing beneficial microorganisms. The result is a stable, moisture‑retentive substrate suitable for plant growth without using topsoil from elsewhere.

How the technology works

Potential benefits

Challenges and next steps

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