Cornstarch-based, biodegradable superabsorbent polymer to improve water retention, reduce nitrate leaching, and result in improved tomato growth and development

Agriculture & Biology

• biodegradability 64%
• corn starch 72%
• crop yield 3%
• dosage 1%
• dry climates 4%
• dry matter accumulation 3%
• fertilizer application 3%
• flowers 2%
• food production 3%
• fruits 2%
• groundwater contamination 4%
• growth and development 56%
• leachates 4%
• leaching 66%
• leaves 1%
• long term effects 3%
• nitrates 57%
• nitrogen 6%
• nitrogen retention 4%
• nutrient availability 7%
• nutrient retention 4%
• nutrients 2%
• nutrition 2%
• petroleum 3%
• plant growth 5%
• plant products 4%
• pollution 3%
• rooting 3%
• runoff 8%
• soil 10%
• Solanum lycopersicum 3%
• super absorbent polymers 100%
• surface water 3%
• tomatoes 51%
• total nitrogen 3%
• water 28%
• water shortages 4%
• water stress 2%