Analysis of the Growth of Hydrogel Applications in Agriculture: A Review.

ABSTRACT: Feeding a growing population under the pressures of climate change requires solutions that safeguard yields while strengthening agricultural resilience. Integrated Crop Management (ICM)-which combines precise fertilization, efficient water use, and targeted pest control-offers a promising framework. Hydrogels, with their water retention and controlled release properties, can enhance ICM by improving fertilizer efficiency, reducing water loss, and supporting soil health. Despite extensive research, their optimal use in agriculture remains unclear, and limitations continue to restrict large-scale adoption. To address this gap, this study applies the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methodology alongside bibliometric analysis to examine hydrogel appl

SUBMITTER: Buitrago-Arias C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12469933 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature