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rangerrebew

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Growing plants in vinegar could help them survive drought
« on: July 18, 2017, 09:17:32 am »
Growing plants in vinegar could help them survive drought

Even crops like rice and wheat might be grown in imperfect conditions.
By Sara Kiley Watson July 7, 2017
Plants treated with various acids.

After 14 days in drought conditions, only the plants treated with acetic acid (in the middle column) survived.
 

With the threat of climate change looming, farmers and scientists alike are realizing that crops have become more resistant to events like droughts if we want to maintain a reliable food source.

http://www.popsci.com/growing-plants-in-vinegar-drought-resistant
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Re: Growing plants in vinegar could help them survive drought
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2017, 01:02:15 pm »
Interesting idea.

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Re: Growing plants in vinegar could help them survive drought
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2017, 01:59:19 pm »
Add a little oil and you have pre-grown salad!

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Re: Growing plants in vinegar could help them survive drought
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2017, 02:14:47 pm »
Add a little oil and you have pre-grown salad!

LOL -- very efficient!
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