Potassium Versus Starch Polymers for Hydrogel Agriculture
What is Starch? Starch are polymers based on a chain of glucose molecules, prepared by plants in the presence of light to be used for metabolic syntheses. Plants cannot the entire glucose reserve, the remaining is stored for future requirements.
But, Starch polymers are not minerals! Minerals are important ingredients in plants’ diet. A number of macro and micro nutrients get absorbed through water by the roots from the soil. Primary nutrients, viz., NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium) is used abundantly for growth and other metabolism. These nutrients directly affect the shape, size, colour and texture.
Polyacrylate Hydrogel in Agriculture • Potassium regulates the rate of carbon dioxide intake and release • Helps in the proper synthesis of ATP/ Adenosine Triphosphate, the main source of energy • Potassium ions enhance water suction ability of the roots • Deficiency can lead to chlorosis, irregular springing up, vulnerability to temperature changes and drought conditions • Potassium ions have direct involvement in the development of the root system • Lack of potassium has several uneven consequences on seasonal fruits, vegetables and crops such as potatoes, tomatoes, apples, sugar beets, cereals, etc. in their timely ripening, normal shape and size, characteristic attributes
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