METHODS, ARTICLES AND SYSTEMS FOR DELIVERING SUPERABSORBENT POLYMERS IN AGRICULTURAL SETTINGS

摘要

Methods, articles, systems and compositions for delivering and administering superabsorbent polymer ("SAP") products in agricultural applications is disclosed. In one embodiment, the delivery system comprises a horticulture mat that may include two cellulose substrate sheets bonded together with SAP particles disposed between the sheets. In another embodiment, a delivery article comprises a porous, biodegradable packet containing SAP particles. In yet another embodiment, a delivery article is described dispensing a SAP hydrogel. In a further embodiment, root dip composition and methods of delivery a SAP hydrogel to a plant are described.