The project demonstrates the role of Kaumera as a biostimulant to regulate nutrient mineralisation from organo-mineral fertilisers in soil and mitigate diffuse pollution.
  • DatesMay 2025 to November 2027
  • SponsorOFWAT
  • Funded拢712,000
  • PartnersUnited Utilities Water Limited, Haskoning, Aquaminerals, Cellvation, Glasgow Caledonian University, Severn Trent Plc, South West Water Limited, Yara

Kaumera Nereda庐 Gum is a novel bio-based material extracted from sludge granules during the Nereda庐 wastewater purification process, patented by Haskoning DHV. With its unique surface chemistry properties, it shows promise as a biostimulant to mineralise nutrients and potentially improve crop yield. This project explores Kaumera鈥檚 potential to optimise organo-mineral fertilisers鈥� nutrient use efficiency and mitigate diffuse pollution in agricultural soils. Key objectives include characterising its chemical properties relevant to biostimulant function and evaluating its efficacy in synchronising nutrient release with crop demand, contributing to more sustainable, targeted nutrient management.