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The prickly paddy melon weed could turn into an unlikely money spinner as a source of enzymes to create bio cement and prevent soil erosion.

Credit: University of South Australia

The prickly paddy melon weed could turn into an unlikely money spinner as a source of enzymes to create bio cement and prevent soil erosion.

« Invasive weed could be turned into a viable economic crop

Each paddy melon contains up to 200 viable seeds, which can be processed into a powdered, high-concentration cementation agent.

Credit: University of South Australia

Each paddy melon contains up to 200 viable seeds, which can be processed into a powdered, high-concentration cementation agent.

« Invasive weed could be turned into a viable economic crop

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