Application
Guidelines
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Soil Erosion
Control
Soil porosity and poorly structured soils can be improved by using
polyacrylamide to prevent soil erosion and loss of nutrients.
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The cohesion of
the soil is increased so that less sediment is entrained by
water runoff. The result is an average reduction of 95% in
erosion. |
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The porosity of
the soil is conserved, maintaining good infiltration of the soil
by water. |
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Nutrient leaching
is reduced |
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Germination rate
is improved |
Water retainers
for soil
Water is one of the most precious resources in the world, and modern
agriculture consumes almost two thirds of the waters pumped
worldwide. For this reason, the demand to conserve water supplies is
increasing. The AquaSorb range(s) delete of products are water
retainers that, when incorporated into the soil or substrate, will
absorb and retain large quantities of water and nutrients to allow
the plants to take up water and nutrients when it is required.
The Aquasorb range is particularly beneficial for:
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Root germination
to delay the wilting point and make it possible for plants to
become established while waiting for the water regime to become
adequate |
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Horticulture to
reduce the mortality rate due to transplanting shock and to
enhance root development |
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Hydroseeding
maintaining a minimum of surface water and permitting rapid
sprouting of seedlings even in a dry area |
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Bare root dipping
to prevent the desiccation of seedling roots during
transplanting or transportation |
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Soil mixes to
reduce water stress, ensuring that cuttings and seedlings grow
faster whilst reducing the irrigation frequency |
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Fertilizers to
reduce the leaching of nutrients in soil, producing better root
development and longer lasting plants |
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