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 comprising at least two different types of
fibers. 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 comprises at least two different
types of fibers that promote adhesion to soil and soften and nourish 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.