Macroporous hydrogels for soil water retention in arid and semi-arid regions
Ryan Zowada, Reza Foudazi
Abstract
The addition of the macroporous hydrogels to sandy soil and sandy loam soil enhances water retention but lowers plant available water due to the increased water potentials.
Topics & Concepts
Water retentionAridLoamSelf-healing hydrogelsSoil waterEnvironmental scienceSoil scienceChemistryGeologyPaleontologyOrganic chemistryPolymer-Based Agricultural EnhancementsSoil and Unsaturated FlowIrrigation Practices and Water Management