Glacera by Abex Co., Ltd.
Glassera is an inorganic porous lightweight foaming material made by upcycling waste glass.
It can be used in various fields and applications, including construction materials, agricultural materials, gardening materials, deodorizing materials, water purification materials, cleaning materials, and rainwater utilization.
For example, agricultural materials can increase yield and reduce the use of fertilizers, and have been proven to grow without problems even in salt-affected areas, and have been used in farms overseas.
Cleaning materials are used in many places such as JR, highway service areas, hotels, etc., because they are environmentally friendly and easy to remove dirt.
About 70% of our products are SiO2, which is found in the natural world and is harmless and environmentally friendly.
For plants to grow vigorously, it is important that they have strong roots and plenty of fine roots that suck up nutrients.
To create good roots, the soil must be well aerated, well drained, and well permeable so that the roots can easily take in air.
Having these two contradictory conditions, good drainage (aeration = permeability) and good water retention (water holding capacity), means that the soil structure is a soil with a densely packed structure.
When the soil has a granular structure, the rooting of plants improves, and the plants are more vigorous. In addition, the soil is said to be more resistant to sunlight due to improved air permeability and water retention capacity, and to prevent root rot due to better drainage.
Another important factor in soil formation is indigenous fungi, which have been present in the soil for a long time and are resistant to the local environment, and it is said that a variety of indigenous fungi, not specific ones, are important.
Therefore, by mixing an appropriate amount of "Gracella" into the soil, it is possible to create a granular structure and increase the number of indigenous fungi by making good use of the porous nature of the soil.
In Japan, the yield of farmland increased by 20% to 30%, and in China, the yield increased by 40% to 48%. In Vietnam, farmers reported that they were able to harvest one week earlier than normal.
In some cases, soil mixed with Gracella has no continuous crop damage.
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