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Hydrogels as controlled release devices in agriculture

W. E. Rudzinski
,
A. M. Dave
,
U. H. Vaishnav
,
S. G. Kumbar
,
A. R. Kulkarni
&
T. M. Aminabhavi
Pages 39-65 | Published online: 02 Apr 2012
 
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Abstract

Recently, there has been a great deal of research activity in the development of hydrogels as controlled release devices. The present review provides a brief introduction to various methods of synthesis, properties, types of hydrogels, and cross-linking agents which have been used for the preparation of hydrogels exhibiting suitable properties for agricultural applications.

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