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Progress and Innovations in Hydrogels for Sustainable Agriculture

Khizra Ali, Zahra Asad, Gamareldawla H.D. Agbna, Asif Saud, Areeb Khan, Syed Javaid Zaidi · 2024 · Agronomy

Summary. Hydrogels—water-absorbing polymer networks—offer a sustainable solution to agriculture's major challenges: water scarcity, pesticide overuse, and soil degradation. These materials improve crop resilience and yields by retaining soil moisture, enabling controlled nutrient delivery, and enhancing seed germination. Hydrogels reduce irrigation needs while increasing productivity, though regulatory frameworks must address safety, biodegradability, and long-term environmental impacts.

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Ali, K., Asad, Z., Agbna, G. H., Saud, A., Khan, A., & Zaidi, S. J.. (2024). Progress and Innovations in Hydrogels for Sustainable Agriculture. Agronomy. https://doi.org/10.3390/agronomy14122815

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DOI
10.3390/agronomy14122815
Countries
India
Regions
Asia
Categories
agtech, climate-and-environment, food-systems
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2026-04-28