Furthermore, desert sands move extremely quickly; the terrain can change in just an hour. Therefore, sand stabilization is of paramount importance.
Their research project was aimed at completing the task of sand fixation.
The plant's roots must be very developed, able to penetrate tens of meters underground in the sand, and the massive root system must be able to stabilize the desert.
Unfortunately, such plants are very difficult to study.
Furthermore, the root system of plants also needs time to grow.
Gu Yunyang was aware of all this, and he proposed a new method: "Professor, this is what I'm thinking. There are two methods, one is optical power generation."
I know that current optical power generation is not efficient enough. But we are in the desert, where electricity is very scarce.
We can collaborate with materials science and other academic institutions to develop a photovoltaic panel that can be planted in the desert. The panel can stabilize the sand, provide shade, and retain moisture.
In this way, grass can grow under the solar panels, and maybe we can even raise some sheep, which can help solve some of our funding problems.
When the professor heard Gu Yunyang's words, he found them novel, but they did seem to make sense.
The professor considered it for a moment and then nodded in agreement: "Okay, I'll make the contact."
Gu Yunyang took out a document: "This is some research I've done."
The professor knew that Gu Yunyang was intelligent, and that he wasn't limited to just one subject; Gu Yunyang would audit many interesting courses.
They could either buy books or borrow them from the library to study those subjects.
"Is this a research paper on photosensitive materials?"
The professor was somewhat surprised, but he still put it away, intending to hand it over to the materials science department to see if they could figure it out.
Gu Yunyang added, "Also, I think we can bring over more rice straw. We can make the straw into squares, and these straws can help stabilize the sand and retain moisture..."
Gu Yunyang then recounted some methods he had seen in later generations.
Upon hearing this, the professor was greatly inspired: "You know what, both of your methods are feasible. How come we didn't think of them before?"
Rice straw is not expensive, or rather, you can get plenty of it if you need it.
They can also mobilize troops from nearby areas in the north.
The professor immediately began making contacts, hoping that the supplies could be transported there as soon as possible.
Over the next few days, they not only conducted research but also prepared things.
Finally, after half a month, all the preparations were completed.
Gu Yunyang bid farewell to Chen Xiangrong: "I'm afraid I'll be staying there for the next six months. Remember to write to me."
Chen Xiangrong nodded. Although she was very reluctant to part with him, she knew that a good man should have ambitions beyond his hometown.
Moreover, the more useful Gu Yunyang's research is, the more secure his position will be.
The safer Gu Yunyang's wife and father-in-law's family are.
The reason Gu Yunyang agreed to do these things was to help their family of three, wasn't it?
Take care of yourself.
Gu Yunyang struck a fit pose and laughed, "I'm in great shape, fantastic. Didn't you know that?"
"Ugh, why do you always have to be so suggestive?"
Chen Xiangrong scolded him playfully and punched Gu Yunyang on the shoulder.
However, this force is neither painful nor itchy.
Gu Yunyang felt nothing at all.
It's like scratching an itch.
However, Gu Yunyang certainly wouldn't act like that. He acted as if he was in great pain, as if he had been injured by Chen Xiangrong.
The young couple were playfully bickering, and even the professor found it amusing.
But the time for parting will eventually come.
The professor sent someone to inform Gu Yunyang, and Gu Yunyang bid farewell to Chen Xiangrong, saying, "If you miss me, I will definitely come back to see you when I have time."
"Take care of yourself, and remember to think of me..."
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