Soil binding and revegetation compositions useful for stabilizing soil and promoting
vegetation or revegetation of soil comprise water, an endosperm, an iron compound,
a strong base, and a fibrous material. The endosperm comprises the carbohydrate
and protein portions of grains, seeds, or tubers. The strong base is reacted with
the endosperm in the presence of water added in order to ionize the carbohydrate
and protein of the endosperm and render them more soluble or dispersible in water.
The iron compound promotes an electrochemical reaction that assists in the formation
of a silicate crystal matrix when applied to soil. The fibrous material softens
and nourishes the soil in order to promote the emergence of plant life and/or seed
germination. Seeds may optionally be added to further promote vegetation or revegetation
of denuded soils. A pH adjustor may be added to lower the pH of the soil binding
and revegetation composition in order to improve handling ability and render the
composition more compatible with soil.