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How Natural Growth Boosters Help Mung Beans Grow Without Soil
Jenn Hoskins
13th June, 2024
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Key Findings
- The study by The Gandhigram Rural Institute explored creating hydrogels from pectin and activated carbon for soilless cultivation
- PAC hydrogels have a microporous structure with excellent hydrophilicity and superior water holding capacity compared to pure pectin hydrogels
- These hydrogels can improve water retention and nutrient availability, making them suitable for agriculture, especially in water-deficit conditions
AgricultureBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Experimental assessment of biostimulants on mung bean growth on a soilless culture system using superabsorbent pectin based hydrogel.
Published 10th June, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.133058
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