Record Details

Applications of Biopolymeric Gels in Agricultural Sector

KRISHI: Publication and Data Inventory Repository

View Archive Info
 
 
Field Value
 
Title Applications of Biopolymeric Gels in Agricultural Sector
Not Available
 
Creator Sumit Mishra
Nandkishore Thombare
Mohd Ali
Saurabh Swami
 
Subject Polysaccharide
Gum
Hydrogel
Soil conditioner
Pesticide
Water retainer
 
Description Not Available
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
 
Date 2019-08-31T06:48:54Z
2019-08-31T06:48:54Z
2018-07-01
 
Type Book chapter
 
Identifier 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
 
Language English
 
Relation Not Available;
 
Publisher Springer