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Salsa hack: 50% recycled glass mix boosts cilantro, pepper, jalapeño plant growth | Preliminary results suggest that recycled glass not only accelerates plant growth but also prevents fungal growth.
Researchers have discovered that cilantro, bell pepper, and jalapeño plants can flourish when grown in recycled glass from discarded bottles.
Andrea Quezada, a chemistry graduate student in the Nanoworld Vanegas lab, is presenting the team’s findings at the American Chemical Society (ACS) Fall 2024 meeting, held from August 18-22. In an interaction with Interesting Engineering( IE), Vanegas explains, “The optimal ratio of recycled glass to soil for maximizing plant growth and water retention was determined through a pilot study. Vanegas also points out that a forthcoming paper will detail how the shape and chemical composition of the recycled glass, including elements like sodium and iron, contribute to plant growth.
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