Hydrogel agricultural technology helps in improving soil quality, preserves water, resists drought , stress, and increases seed sprouting and seedling development leading to better farm success. It is non-polluting and biodegradable, reduces irrigation frequency and water consumption, and offers a simple cyclic mechanism to feed water directly to roots and prevent soil compaction from an environmental standpoint. SAPs serve as micro water reservoirs at plant roots in agriculture and agroforestry. They absorb 400-500 times their own weight in natural and supplied water and gently release it through the root capillary suction mechanism, minimising water loss in the soil through leaching and evaporation. SAPs establish a cyclic process of water absorption and release; the water released can offer optimal moisture for rapid seedling germination and maturity.
What are the advantages of hydrogel agricultural technology?
