Abstract

In order to use potential in the development of wheatgrass plant (Triticum Aestivum), carboxymethyl cellulose sodium salt (NaCMC) hydrogels were prepared. The characterization of synthesized hydrogels was examined. Water absorbency and gel content properties were influenced the amount of crosslinker in hydrogels. The water absorbency was negatively affected with crosslinker on the contrary gel content. The application of hydrogels improved the water retention capacity of soil. The manganese release was examined in water and soil and the release slowed down with crosslinker. Manganese-loaded hydrogels were used for growing the wheatgrass plant. The growing of plant was positively affected with using manganese-loaded hydrogels. These results suggest that manganese-loaded hydrogels could be utilized as a controlled fertilizer system in agriculture areas.

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