The International Science and Technology Park of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan presented an innovative technology for the reclamation of degraded lands. It is based on a complex biopreparation based on microscopic fungi isolated from the country's extreme salt marshes, Orient.tm reports.
Unique development: The product contains strains that remain active at salt concentrations above 10%. Its mechanism of action involves bioprotection of the root system: microorganisms absorb sodium ions, neutralizing their toxic effects on plants.
Proven effectiveness:
- Wheat seed germination increases from 42% to 78%;
- Root biomass increases by 35% under salt stress;
- Crop yields increase by 25–30%;
- Requirement for mineral fertilizers decreases by 15%.
The technology is adapted to extreme temperatures (over 45°C) and is recommended for protecting cotton and grain crops from phytopathogens.
Global Significance: Secondary salinization affects over 20% of the world's irrigated land. The development is copyrighted by Turkmen scientists, opening up new opportunities for the agricultural sector in Central Asia. The bioproduct offers an environmentally friendly and cost-effective solution to one of the key problems of modern agriculture.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 3, 2026