Cornstarch-based, Biodegradable Superabsorbent Polymer to Improve Water Retention, Reduce Nitrate Leaching, and Result in Improved Tomato Growth and Development
In arid and semi-arid climates, water scarcity and nutrient availability are major constraints for food production. Excess fertilization to make up for the limited nutrient availability in dry soils leads to nitrogen runoff and groundwater contamination. Reducing nitrogen leaching into surface water...
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Language: | English |
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American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS)
2021-11-01
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Series: | HortScience |
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Online Access: | https://journals.ashs.org/hortsci/view/journals/hortsci/56/12/article-p1486.xml |