Mulch for seed potato cultivation made from potato-processing sidestreams and designed to biodegrade within one growing season without leaving persistent plastic waste.
The BRILIAN project has developed mulch for seed potato cultivation using starch recovered from potato-processing waste and water from potato-cutting operations.
The material is designed to biodegrade within one growing season, offering farmers an alternative to conventional plastic mulch while creating additional value from sidestreams generated by the potato-processing industry.
Key benefits
Creates value from potato-processing sidestreams
Provides an alternative to conventional plastic mulch
Biodegrades without leaving persistent plastic waste in the field
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