Fortunately, Ole's team have created a liquid that, they say, can turn the sandy desert soil into a sponge which holds water and nutrients.

幸运的是，Ole的团队发明了一种液体，据说这种液体可以将沙漠沙土变成一块可以容纳水和养分的海绵。

Sandy desert soil has a lot of gaps in it so water drains through it quickly, making it hard for plants to establish the root system in the ground.

沙漠沙土中有很多空隙，因此水会很快从中排出，植物难以在地面上建立根系。