Potassium versus Starch Polymers for Hydrogel Agriculture

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Potassium Versus Starch Polymers for Hydrogel
Agriculture
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What is Starch?

• Starch are polymers based on a chain of glucose
  molecules, prepared by plants in the presence of
  light to be used for metabolic syntheses. Plants
  cannot the entire glucose reserve, the remaining
  is stored for future requirements.

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But, Starch polymers are not minerals!

• Minerals are important ingredients in plants
  diet. A number of macro and micro nutrients get
  absorbed through water by the roots from the
  soil. Primary nutrients, viz., NPK (Nitrogen,
  Phosphorus, and Potassium) is used abundantly for
  growth and other metabolism. These nutrients
  directly affect the shape, size, colour and
  texture.

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Polyacrylate Hydrogel in Agriculture

• Potassium regulates the rate of carbon dioxide
  intake and release
• Helps in the proper synthesis of ATP/ Adenosine
  Triphosphate, the main source of energy
• Potassium ions enhance water suction ability of
  the roots
• Deficiency can lead to chlorosis, irregular
  springing up, vulnerability to temperature
  changes and drought conditions
• Potassium ions have direct involvement in the
  development of the root system
• Lack of potassium has several uneven consequences
  on seasonal fruits, vegetables and crops such as
  potatoes, tomatoes, apples, sugar beets, cereals,
  etc. in their timely ripening, normal shape and
  size, characteristic attributes

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