MEMPHIS, Tenn. - s4story -- A new study has found a great way to help young coffee plants when there is not enough water. Scientists used a special soil stabilization method.

This method uses a dirt helper called biochar. The biochar is made from old corncobs. This helps the soil hold water for the coffee plants.

The coffee plants in the study are called Coffea arabica. These plants make very good coffee. But they do not like dry soil. The scientists mixed the corncob biochar into the soil.

The plants that got the biochar grew much better in the dry dirt.

"This corncob biochar is like a tiny sponge for the soil," the scientist said.

"It soaks up water and food for the plant. Then, when the soil gets dry, the plant can drink from the sponge. This helps the plant stay strong."

The study showed that this soil stabilization method does three big things:

1. Holds More Water: The biochar soaks up water so the dirt does not get dry too fast.
2. Holds Plant Food: It keeps important plant food in the soil so the coffee plant can eat.
3. Helps Good Bugs: It makes a home for tiny, good bugs in the soil that help the plant grow.

This is a smart way to farm because it uses old corncobs to help coffee plants. It is part of something called sustainable farming. This helps farmers and keeps the land healthy.

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