Influence of hydrogel use on soybean cultivation hydrical stress

Influence of hydrogel use on soybean cultivation hydrical stress

Among the agricultural production factors, the water deficit is one of the main reasons that limits soy production in Brazil. In order to mitigate losses due to water stress in the plants, hydrogels appear as soil water conditioners. They are polymers capable of absorbing large amounts of water and...

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Published in:Bioscience journal Vol. 34; no. 5; pp. 1219 - 1224
Main Authors: Fidelis, Rodrigo Ribeiro, Lopes, Marilia Barcelos Souza, Martinez, Roberto Antonio Savelli, Marques, Kleycianne Ribeiro, Aguiar, Raimundo Wagner de Souza, Veloso, Danilo Alves
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 01-09-2018
Subjects:
Cerrado
Dry
Glycine max (L.)
Management
Short Drought
Soil conditioner
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Summary:Among the agricultural production factors, the water deficit is one of the main reasons that limits soy production in Brazil. In order to mitigate losses due to water stress in the plants, hydrogels appear as soil water conditioners. They are polymers capable of absorbing large amounts of water and are being used as a viable alternative to improve the storage of water in areas of scarcity. Hydrogen concentrations between 14 and 18 kg ha-1 resulted in higher plant height, number of pods, one hundred grain mass and grain yield.
ISSN:1981-3163
1981-3163
DOI:10.14393/BJ-v34n5a2018-39470