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.
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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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