Abstract: A low-foam wetting composition which, when mixed with water, enhances the penetration and spread of water on a plant, the composition containing: (a) an alkyl polyglycoside corresponding to formula I R—O—(G)x  (I) wherein R is a primary hydrocarbon radical having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms, G is a glycose unit having 5 or 6 carbon atoms, and x is a number from 1 to 10; (b) an olefinically unsaturated alcohol; and (c) a lower water-soluble alcohol.

Abstract: The invention relates to a process for intensifying the surface stabilization of soil susceptible to erosion by introduction of water-based adhesion-promoting impregnating compounds based on esters of polyvinyl alcohol with C.sub.1-5 monocarboxylic acids and mixtures thereof with higher monocarboxylic acids (binders) using surface-active and biologiclly compatible wetting agents. The process is characterized in that impregnation of the soil is carried out in several stages and in that an aqueous preparation containing the wetting agents is used at least in the first impregnating stage. Binder is preferably used in a comparatively small quantity in this pre-impregnation stage.