Develo** rapid technologies that improve the food production industry with no harmful
influence on the environment is a prime priority today. Agriculture is one of the most …

In recent years, the development of various hydrogel types has aimed to address concerns
regarding the inefficient utilization of water and nutrients in agricultural settings. However …

In the quest for sustainable and eco-friendly materials, lignin (C 81 H 92 O 28) hydrogels
have emerged as a revolutionary alternative to conventional synthetic polymers …

India ranks 41st among 181 countries of the world with regard to water stress. More than
60% of the net cultivated area is under dryland condition. Also, more than 30% of the area …

Humans directly depend on food and agriculture. However, an estimated one-third of
agricultural produce is wasted every year post-harvest loss. The major reasons for post …

This study details the design and characterization of a new, biodegradable, and renewable
whey/cellulose‐based hydrogel (ie, agricultural hydrogel). This was formulated from …

Climate change, primarily caused by human activities, leads to persistent alterations in
Earth's long-term weather patterns and temperatures, resulting in substantial regional …

Lentil (Lens culinaris) is an important winter season annual legume crop known for its highly
valued seed in human and animal nutrition owing to its high lysine and tryptophan content …

Cross-linked polymer networks with three-dimensional structures known as hydrogels
absorb and retain a large amount of water. Because of their properties, hydrogel materials …

Oilseed brassicas are extensively grown in the water‐stressed ecologies of India. Sufficient
irrigation, deficit irrigation scheduling (DIS) with limited irrigation water and rainfed (no …