Significance of hydrogel and its application in agriculture


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Authors

  • Bhaskar Narjary
  • Pramila Aggarwal
  • Satyendra Kumar
  • M. D. Meena

Abstract

There are many uses of hydrogel in agriculture, due to its water holding capacity. Hydrogels are polymers that can absorb up to 500-600 times their weight in pure water and form gels. They are therefore used to increase water holding capacity of amended media so as to aid in the establishment and growth of plant crops in dry soils.When used in the arid regions of Africa and Australia, hydrogel has been shown to help in increasing the plants survival.

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Author Biographies

  • Bhaskar Narjary
    Scientists, Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132 001
  • Pramila Aggarwal
    Principal Scientist, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi, Delhi 110 012
  • Satyendra Kumar
    Scientists, Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132 001
  • M. D. Meena
    Scientists, Central Soil Salinity Research
    Institute, Karnal, Haryana 132 001

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Issue

Vol. 62 No. 10 (2013)

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How to Cite

Narjary, B., Aggarwal, P., Kumar, S., & Meena, M. D. (2015). Significance of hydrogel and its application in agriculture. Indian Farming, 62(10). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IndFarm/article/view/51477