Biobeds
Biobeds are systems designed to degrade pesticides and other phytosanitary products that remain as residues after cleaning agricultural application equipment. These beds are composed of a mixture of straw, soil and compost, which encourages the growth of microorganisms capable of decomposing contaminants before they reach the soil or water. Pollution prevention: By degrading pesticides, biobeds prevent these chemicals from reaching surface and groundwater sources.
Biobeds are systems designed to degrade pesticides and other phytosanitary products that remain as residues after cleaning agricultural application equipment. These beds are composed of a mixture of straw, soil and compost, which encourages the growth of microorganisms capable of decomposing contaminants before they reach the soil or water. Pollution prevention: By degrading pesticides, biobeds prevent these chemicals from reaching surface and groundwater sources.
Water production and storage
Main theme:
Central
Region:
2000 - 2500
Precipitation (mm):
Low
Application difficulty:
6, 12 and 15
SDGs impacted:
Chemistry
Energy used:
70 - 90
Efficiency (%):
Urban/Rural
Sector:
Reduces the drag of chemical laminating agents in soil and water
Expected environmental impact:
$500 - $1,500
Estimated value:
1- https://repositorio.iica.int/handle/11324/22232 2- https://cica.ucr.ac.cr/biobeds-mitigan-impacto-de-plaguicidas/ 3- https://openknowledge.fao.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/b67db108-3461-4097-a9e8-599a30169114/content 4- https://croplifela.org/es/actualidad/biobeds-degradacion-de-plaguicidas-a-bajo-costo
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