A field experiment was conducted in a semi-arid region in northern China to evaluate the
effects of bentonite soil amendment on field water-holding capacity, plant available water …

The use of natural hydrogels in agriculture provides solutions to many problems without
threatening the environment. This study aims to evaluate the potential impact of …

Soil conditioners to fertilize, improve soil structure and support the phytostabilization of trace
metal elements (TMEs) are being used more and more frequently. One of the options are …

Nowadays, the production of new mango cultivars is increased in many countries worldwide.
The soil application of hydrogel represents a novel approach in the fruit trees industry. This …

The effect of soil amendment with hydrogel on reducing water stress was tested for Siberian
elm (Ulmus pumila) and silver maple (Acer saccharinum) saplings. The trees were planted …

To investigate the effect of drought stress on chlorophyll content, enzymatic responses and
some growth characteristics of Acacia victoriae seedlings and the effect of superabsorbent …

The effects of soil amendment with the hydrophilic polymer Stockosorb® on the physical
properties of the soil as well as on physiological parameters (turgor pressure, stomatal …

Quercus robur L. is one of the most valued tree species of deciduous temperate forests.
However, in the last decade, serious oak declines and loss of adaptation plasticity have …

Global climate changes have increased temperatures, radiation indexes, and consequently,
irregularities in rainfall in mainly tropical countries, considerably hindering plant …

Projections of the regional climate model for Southeast Europe generally predict an
increasing of temperature and a decrease in precipitation, with some local variations. Higher …