Effect of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in a semi-arid region
Most countries, particularly those in arid and semi-arid regions, are grappling with important agricultural production issues that influenced by rapid population growth and limited water resources. The application of soil additives to improve soil properties and water usage productivity has sparked...
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| author | Ammar A. Albalasmeh Osama Mohawesh Mamoun A. Gharaibeh Abdulaziz G. Alghamdi Mohammad A. Alajlouni Ahmad M. Alqudah |
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| description | Most countries, particularly those in arid and semi-arid regions, are grappling with important agricultural production issues that influenced by rapid population growth and limited water resources. The application of soil additives to improve soil properties and water usage productivity has sparked the most attention, particularly in arid and semi-arid environments. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of hydrogel on soil physical properties and plant growth parameters using sandy and silty clay loam soils. Laboratory experiments were implemented using ten different concentrations of hydrogel based on the percentage of the added hydrogel (0, 0.02, 0.04, 0.07, 0.09, 0.11, 0.16, 0.22, 0.27 and 0.33% (w/w) hydrogel/soil) to assess its effect on soil physical and hydraulic properties. Moreover, a greenhouse pot experiment was conducted using four hydrogel concentrations of 0, 0.25, 0.5, and 1% (w/w) on Zea mays as a model plant to assess its effect on plant growth parameters. Results revealed that the greatest improvement in soil aggregate percentage was 35% with 0.27% hydrogel concentration whereas, 0.33% hydrogel concentration increased the soil available water by 49%. Moreover, water use efficiency was increased from 13% to 41% for sandy soil and from 35% to 67% for silty clay loam soil. In addition, when compared to the control, both soils' water use efficiency and corn growth rose. In agriculture, hydrogel can improve soil physical properties while also boosting water use efficiency and plant development parameters in dry and semi-arid areas. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-748e3e2555bc4ad5b611fc5d0398d3002025-08-20T03:48:31ZengSpringerJournal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences1658-077X2022-12-0121851852410.1016/j.jssas.2022.03.001Effect of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in a semi-arid regionAmmar A. Albalasmeh0Osama Mohawesh1Mamoun A. Gharaibeh2Abdulaziz G. Alghamdi3Mohammad A. Alajlouni4Ahmad M. Alqudah5Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and, Technology, PO Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan; Corresponding author.Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and, Technology, PO Box 3030, Irbid 22110, Jordan; Department of Plant Production, Faculty of Agriculture, Mutah University, P.O. Box: 7, Karak 61710, JordanDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and, Technology, PO Box 3030, Irbid 22110, JordanDepartment of Soil Sciences, College of Food and Agricultural Science, King Saud University, PO Box 2460, Riyadh 11451, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Natural Resources and Environment, Faculty of Agriculture, Jordan University of Science and, Technology, PO Box 3030, Irbid 22110, JordanDepartment of Agroecology, Aarhus University at Flakkebjerg, 4200 Slagelse, DenmarkMost countries, particularly those in arid and semi-arid regions, are grappling with important agricultural production issues that influenced by rapid population growth and limited water resources. The application of soil additives to improve soil properties and water usage productivity has sparked the most attention, particularly in arid and semi-arid environments. The goal of this study was to assess the effect of hydrogel on soil physical properties and plant growth parameters using sandy and silty clay loam soils. Laboratory experiments were implemented using ten different concentrations of hydrogel based on the percentage of the added hydrogel (0, 0.02, 0.04, 0.07, 0.09, 0.11, 0.16, 0.22, 0.27 and 0.33% (w/w) hydrogel/soil) to assess its effect on soil physical and hydraulic properties. Moreover, a greenhouse pot experiment was conducted using four hydrogel concentrations of 0, 0.25, 0.5, and 1% (w/w) on Zea mays as a model plant to assess its effect on plant growth parameters. Results revealed that the greatest improvement in soil aggregate percentage was 35% with 0.27% hydrogel concentration whereas, 0.33% hydrogel concentration increased the soil available water by 49%. Moreover, water use efficiency was increased from 13% to 41% for sandy soil and from 35% to 67% for silty clay loam soil. In addition, when compared to the control, both soils' water use efficiency and corn growth rose. In agriculture, hydrogel can improve soil physical properties while also boosting water use efficiency and plant development parameters in dry and semi-arid areas.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1658077X2200025XMaizePolymerSoil amendmentSoil hydraulic propertiesWater management |
| spellingShingle | Ammar A. Albalasmeh Osama Mohawesh Mamoun A. Gharaibeh Abdulaziz G. Alghamdi Mohammad A. Alajlouni Ahmad M. Alqudah Effect of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in a semi-arid region Journal of the Saudi Society of Agricultural Sciences Maize Polymer Soil amendment Soil hydraulic properties Water management |
| title | Effect of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in a semi-arid region |
| title_full | Effect of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in a semi-arid region |
| title_fullStr | Effect of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in a semi-arid region |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in a semi-arid region |
| title_short | Effect of hydrogel on corn growth, water use efficiency, and soil properties in a semi-arid region |
| title_sort | effect of hydrogel on corn growth water use efficiency and soil properties in a semi arid region |
| topic | Maize Polymer Soil amendment Soil hydraulic properties Water management |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1658077X2200025X |
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