Hydrogels in agriculture: Prospects and challenges
Hydrogels retain substantial quantities of both water and nutrients within their three
dimensional polymeric network. As such they have the ability to modify the local micro …
dimensional polymeric network. As such they have the ability to modify the local micro …
Constructed technosols: A strategy toward a circular economy
Soil is a non-renewable natural resource. However, the current rates of soil usage and
degradation have led to a loss of soil for agriculture, habitats, biodiversity, and to …
degradation have led to a loss of soil for agriculture, habitats, biodiversity, and to …
Super absorbent polymers mitigate drought stress in corn (Zea mays L.) grown under rainfed conditions
Under climate change, the rainfall is predicted to become more intense and less frequent,
causing summer drought events and rainwater loss by deep percolation, resulting in both …
causing summer drought events and rainwater loss by deep percolation, resulting in both …
Water-retention additives increase plant available water in green roof substrates
Green roofs in hot and dry climates are frequently exposed to drought due to shallow depth
and low water holding capacity (WHC) of substrates (growing media). Water-retention …
and low water holding capacity (WHC) of substrates (growing media). Water-retention …
Using hydrogel and clay to improve the water status of seedlings for dryland restoration
In dryland ecosystems, post-transplant water stress produces high seedling mortality after
the first summer following outplanting. Our aim was to assess the effects of clay and …
the first summer following outplanting. Our aim was to assess the effects of clay and …
Revegetation on tropical steep slopes after mining and infrastructure projects: challenges and solutions
Highlights What are the main findings? Five frequently interacting abiotic constraints
challenge steep slope revegetation Spontaneous vegetation establishment in natural steep …
challenge steep slope revegetation Spontaneous vegetation establishment in natural steep …
Effects of hydrogels on tree seedling performance in temperate soils before and after water stress
LJB Orikiriza, H Agaba, G Eilu, JD Kabasa… - 2013 - publications.goettingen-research …
porated in the soil. The effect of cross-linked SAP hydrogel amendment on the performance
of tree seedlings of Picea abies, Pinus sylivestris and Fagus sylvatica grown in temperate …
of tree seedlings of Picea abies, Pinus sylivestris and Fagus sylvatica grown in temperate …
Green roofs for a drier world: Effects of hydrogel amendment on substrate and plant water status
Climate features of the Mediterranean area make plant survival over green roofs
challenging, thus calling for research work to improve water holding capacities of green roof …
challenging, thus calling for research work to improve water holding capacities of green roof …
Effects of Stockosorb and Luquasorb polymers on salt and drought tolerance of Populus popularis
The effects of two types of hydrophilic polymers on drought and salt resistance of 1-year-old
cuttings of Populus popularis 35–44 were investigated in this study. The polymers used in …
cuttings of Populus popularis 35–44 were investigated in this study. The polymers used in …
Use of hydrogels in the planting of industrial wood plantations
JW Crous - Southern Forests: a Journal of Forest Science, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The quantity of available water in soil is crucial for plant growth, especially after
transplanting as this water will enable the growth of new roots to facilitate nutrient and water …
transplanting as this water will enable the growth of new roots to facilitate nutrient and water …