Water retention agents have been applied to agricultural fields to improve the growing
conditions of crops, but the potential of these agents in saline soils is poorly understood. The …

Reductions in soil productivity and soil water retention capacity, and water scarcity during
crop growth, may occur due to long-term suboptimal tillage and fertilization practices …

To evaluate the effect of useful soil microorganisms and organic compounds on
physiological characteristics and yield of two wheat cultivars under supplementary irrigation …

Industrial processing of kelp generates large amounts of kelp-soaking wastewater (KSW),
which contains a large amount of nutrient-containing substances. The plant growth …

Salinity adversely affects plant growth and productivity worldwide. To overcome salinity and
other abiotic stresses, safe, ecofriendly biofertilizers that stimulate productivity have been …

In this study, the efficiency of fertilizers was improved by coating the fertilizers with a
hydrogel formed by the polymerization of itaconic acid (IA), maleic acid (MA), acrylic acid …

Applying soil amendments plays a critical role in relieving water stress in arid and semiarid
areas. The natural clay mineral attapulgite (ATP) can be utilized to adjust the balance of …

The ecological effect of reclaimed water irrigation and fertilizer application on the soil
environment is receiving more attention. Soil microbial activity and nitrogen (N) levels are …

In order to ascertain the mechanism of water-retaining agent on soil moisture and water use
in different growth stage of winter wheat, a field experiment in hilly and drought farming …

Background Excessive application of chemical fertilizer has exerted a great threat to soil
quality and the environment. The inoculation of plants with plant-growth-promoting …