Hydrogels in Brazilian Agriculture
The rational use of water is essentual as it is a finite resource. Consequerntly, studies of methids that minimize water use water are essential. As a result, agricultural hydrogels have been extensively tested in as a means of promoting agriculture improvements because of their water- and nutriente...
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| author | João Luiz Lopes Monteiro Neto Wellington Farias Araújo Edvan Alves Chagas Raphael Henrique da Silva Siqueira Gabriela Almeida Oliveira Carlos Abanto Rodriguez |
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| description | The rational use of water is essentual as it is a finite resource. Consequerntly, studies of methids that minimize water use water are essential. As a result, agricultural hydrogels have been extensively tested in as a means of promoting agriculture improvements because of their water- and nutriente-retention characteristics. However, even though hydrogels are used in several sectors of Brazilian agriculture, there are still very few
studies on their applications, the best methods and the quantities to be used. Consequently, there is a need for research into the applicability of this technology in Brazil, so that future research needs can be identified and appropriate decisions made at the production level. Therefore, the aim of this study was to collate currently available information on the applicability of agricultural hydrogels in Brazilian agriculture. Over the last decade, forestry is the sector in Brazil that has most studied and used hydrogels, but others such as fruit- and coffeegrowing have also been involved. The method of applying the polymer in granules directly mixed-in with growth substrates is the most used in the production of seedlings. However, use of hydrated gel at planting sites has also been explored. While synthetic hydrogels are most commonly used, those made of natural materials have great potential due to the low preparation costs and their in-soil biodegradability. The quantities
of hydrogel used vary according to the target species, application method and objective. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-71abb5d1612c4180813f2f370748101a2025-02-04T15:01:28ZengUniversidade Federal de RoraimaAgro@mbiente On-line1982-84702017-10-01114Hydrogels in Brazilian AgricultureJoão Luiz Lopes Monteiro Neto0Wellington Farias Araújo1Edvan Alves Chagas2Raphael Henrique da Silva Siqueira3Gabriela Almeida Oliveira4Carlos Abanto Rodriguez5Universidade Federal de RoraimaUniversidade Federal de RoraimaEmpresa Brasileira de Pesquisa AgropecuáriaUniversidade Federal de RoraimaInstituto Federal de RoraimaInstituto de Investigaciones de la Amazonía PeruanaThe rational use of water is essentual as it is a finite resource. Consequerntly, studies of methids that minimize water use water are essential. As a result, agricultural hydrogels have been extensively tested in as a means of promoting agriculture improvements because of their water- and nutriente-retention characteristics. However, even though hydrogels are used in several sectors of Brazilian agriculture, there are still very few studies on their applications, the best methods and the quantities to be used. Consequently, there is a need for research into the applicability of this technology in Brazil, so that future research needs can be identified and appropriate decisions made at the production level. Therefore, the aim of this study was to collate currently available information on the applicability of agricultural hydrogels in Brazilian agriculture. Over the last decade, forestry is the sector in Brazil that has most studied and used hydrogels, but others such as fruit- and coffeegrowing have also been involved. The method of applying the polymer in granules directly mixed-in with growth substrates is the most used in the production of seedlings. However, use of hydrated gel at planting sites has also been explored. While synthetic hydrogels are most commonly used, those made of natural materials have great potential due to the low preparation costs and their in-soil biodegradability. The quantities of hydrogel used vary according to the target species, application method and objective.https://revista.ufrr.br/agroambiente/article/view/4130Crescimento produtivo. Fruticultura. Polímero hidroabsorvente. Silvicultura. |
| spellingShingle | João Luiz Lopes Monteiro Neto Wellington Farias Araújo Edvan Alves Chagas Raphael Henrique da Silva Siqueira Gabriela Almeida Oliveira Carlos Abanto Rodriguez Hydrogels in Brazilian Agriculture Agro@mbiente On-line Crescimento produtivo. Fruticultura. Polímero hidroabsorvente. Silvicultura. |
| title | Hydrogels in Brazilian Agriculture |
| title_full | Hydrogels in Brazilian Agriculture |
| title_fullStr | Hydrogels in Brazilian Agriculture |
| title_full_unstemmed | Hydrogels in Brazilian Agriculture |
| title_short | Hydrogels in Brazilian Agriculture |
| title_sort | hydrogels in brazilian agriculture |
| topic | Crescimento produtivo. Fruticultura. Polímero hidroabsorvente. Silvicultura. |
| url | https://revista.ufrr.br/agroambiente/article/view/4130 |
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