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Water and Agriculture

Sun filters

These are compounds that can be of natural or synthetic origin, and that when applied directly to plants, generate a protective layer that reduces direct solar radiation, maintaining optimal levels of transpiration and reducing thermal stress. Sun filters for plants can be found in various formats, either wettable powder or liquid, and generally contain similar formulations. They are applied foliarly, and their benefits are almost immediate, giving the crop a protective layer against UV and infrared rays, while allowing gas and water exchange at the stomatal level to remain uninterrupted, so the plant continues to grow and produce but with less stress from radiation and temperature.

These are compounds that can be of natural or synthetic origin, and that when applied directly to plants, generate a protective layer that reduces direct solar radiation, maintaining optimal levels of transpiration and reducing thermal stress. Sun filters for plants can be found in various formats, either wettable powder or liquid, and generally contain similar formulations. They are applied foliarly, and their benefits are almost immediate, giving the crop a protective layer against UV and infrared rays, while allowing gas and water exchange at the stomatal level to remain uninterrupted, so the plant continues to grow and produce but with less stress from radiation and temperature.

Water use efficiency

Main theme:

Andean

Region:

250 - 500

Precipitation (mm):

Low

Application difficulty:

2, 6, 12, 13 and 15

SDGs impacted:

Chemistry

Energy used:

50 - 70

Efficiency (%):

Rural

Sector:

reduces water stress and optimizes water use

Expected environmental impact:

$20/liter

Estimated value:

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