Applications of Biopolymeric Gels in Agricultural Sector
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Applications of Biopolymeric Gels in Agricultural Sector
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Sumit Mishra
Nandkishore Thombare Mohd Ali Saurabh Swami |
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Polysaccharide
Gum Hydrogel Soil conditioner Pesticide Water retainer |
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Hydrogels are three-dimensional cross-linked polymeric network having substantial affinity for water. Classes of hydrogels which are derived from biopolymers have been widely used in number of industries because of their biocompatibility and environmental safety. In agricultural sector, they are extensively used as soil conditioners, water retainers, and bio-remediating agents. Their recent application claims customized diffusion of different materials such as fertilizers and pesticides into surrounding soil matrix. They are proving very useful for crops in efficient distribution of water with minimum wastage, and utilization of fertilizer nutrients and pesticides in targeted zones. This chapter covers the recent advances on biopolymeric gels and different aspects of their usage with respect to agricultural sector. ICAR |
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2019-08-31T06:48:54Z
2019-08-31T06:48:54Z 2018-07-01 |
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Book chapter
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Sumit Mishra, Nandkishore Thombare, Mohd Ali, and Saurabh Swami. "Applications of Biopolymeric Gels in Agricultural Sector." In Polymer Gels, pp. 185-228. Springer, Singapore, 2018.
978-981-10-6079-3 http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/22815 |
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English
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Springer
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