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1. ALSTA
HYDROGEL
A Magic Gel for Agriculture in Drought Hit Areas

2. What is Hydrogel?
Hydrogels are super absorbent polymers mainly based on potassium polyacrylate
having a cross-linking molecular structure with a hydrophilic group attached to
it. This hydrophilic functional group has the ability to store water up to 500 – 600
times of its own weight and form gel. Hydrogel acts as a water reservoir for
plants, storing irrigation and rain water to be later released at the time of
requirement over prolonged durations. Hydrogel polymer also absorbs nutrients
from the soil that are utilized by plants for carrying out various physiological
processes.

3. Why use Hydrogel?
 Increases water holding capacity of the soil hence reducing irrigation
frequency
 Limits water and nutrient loss through soil leaching
 Reduces water evaporation from the soil
 Improves physical properties of soil by enhancing microbial action
 Enhances plant growth by providing water and nutrients stably to the root
zone of the plants
 Enhances plant performance specially in arid areas
 Helps in the protection of environment against drought and groundwater
contamination
 Can be dry mixed with fertilizer preparations, reduces NPK leaching, and
limiting usage

4. Where to Use?
Scarcity of water is a very concerning issue of today’s time. Survival with out
water is impossible for any living thing be it plants or animals. Climate change,
insufficient rain, increased ground water pumping have decreased the level of
water resulting in drought and dryness. Recent study have shown that the most
affected part due to scarcity of water are Northern Africa, semi arid areas of Asia
and the middle east. Agricultural sectors from these areas can opt for hydrogel in
order to irrigate their farms which will reduce the problems they face due to
scarcity of water. Use of hydrogel will increase the water retaining capacity of
the soil, enhance the growth of their crops and provide a considerable protection
from drought which will not be less than any kind of “MAGIC” for them.

5. Alsta Hydrogel does Magic
Alsta Hydrogel for Agriculture has proven to be a magic wand for farmers in
drought hit areas. Irrigation appears to be very demanding in areas with irregular
water supply. In order to help these farmers, Alsta Hydrogel works as nothing
short of magic for them. It is because hydrogel traps irrigation and rain water
and releases later whenever required according to the circumstances.
Hydrogel polymer also enhances the quality of soil by enhancing microbial
functions reducing the use of excess fertilizers and pesticides. Hydrogel
technology can be termed as the best substitute to conventional way of irrigation
as it helps the farmer yield maximum result using minimum water supply and
fertilizers. In other hand, it also helps farmers save excess irrigational cost and
generate maximum production.

6. Key Uses Of Hydrogel
 Prevents dehydration of the seedlings
 Reduces transplanting shock thereby reducing mortality rate of plants
 Used in large scale farming where it increases soil microbial action enhancing
germination and root development
 When mixed with fertilizers, it can stably provide fertile nutrients to the
roots for a longer period
 Absorbs water, fertilizer, fungicide and release them slowly to the plants as
per requirement

7. Alsta Hydrogel
Alsta Hydrogel, a product by Chemtex Speciality Limited, is a cross linking
hydrogel polymer composed of Potassium Polyacrylate that can potentially
influence soil permeability, density, structure, texture, evaporation and infiltration
rate of water through soil. Alsta Hydrogel particularly reduces the irrigation
frequency and compaction tendency, it stop soil denudation and water runoff and
increases microbial activity. In arid areas, the use of Alsta Hydrogel in the sandy
soil (macro-porous medium) increases the water-holding capacity, and significantly
improves the quality of plants. It slowly releases this absorbed water to the plants
when needed.
Alsta Hydrogel is also used as a retaining material in the form of a seed additive
(to aid in germination and seedling establishment), seed coating, root dips, and for
immobilizing plant growth regulator or protecting agents for controlled release.

8. Properties of Chemtex’s Alsta Hydrogel
 Water retaining capacity of the soil increases significantly on its application
 Rate of loss of water and essential nutrients drops drastically through soil leaching
 Improves the quality of soil
 Ensures expected growth of plants by providing water and nutrients to its root
when required
 Reduces compaction tendency
 Enhances crop yield under minimum requirement conditions
 Helps in the long term protection from drought and groundwater contamination
 Can be dry mixed with fertilizer preparations and used decreasing excessive usage
of fertilizers and pesticides

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