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Front. Chem. Eng.
Sec. Environmental Chemical Engineering
Volume 6 - 2024 | doi: 10.3389/fceng.2024.1485534

Exploring the Influence of Polymers on Soil Ecosystems: Prospective from Agricultural Contexts

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Debadatta Sethi Debadatta Sethi 1*Shraddha Mohanty Shraddha Mohanty 2Dr. Kiran Kumar Mohapatra Dr. Kiran Kumar Mohapatra 3PRAVA KIRAN DASH PRAVA KIRAN DASH 4Sanjib K. Sahoo Sanjib K. Sahoo 5Kshitipati Padhan Kshitipati Padhan 6Konathala Kusumavathi Konathala Kusumavathi 7Rajanikanta Majhi Rajanikanta Majhi 8Narayan Panda Narayan Panda 8Sushanata K. Pattanayak Sushanata K. Pattanayak 8
  • 1 Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, India
  • 2 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Kalahandi, Kalahandi, India
  • 3 AICRP for Dryland Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Phulbani, Kandhamal, Odisha, India, 762001, Phulbani, India
  • 4 Regional Research and Technology Transfer Station, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Dhenkanal, Odisha, India, 759013, Dhenkanal, India
  • 5 College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhawanipatna, Odisha, India, 766001, Kalahandi, India
  • 6 Department of Agriculture and Allied Science, CV Raman Global University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, 752054, Bhubaneswar, India
  • 7 ICAR- Indian Institute of Water Management, Bhubaneswar, India, 751 023, Bhubaneswar, India
  • 8 Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, 751003, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India

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    The utilization of advanced polymeric materials has indeed emerged as a significant trend in sustainable agriculture, offering a range of innovative applications aimed at enhancing productivity, minimizing environmental impact, and promoting resource efficiency. Smart polymeric materials enable the controlled release of pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers, thereby enhancing their efficacy while reducing the quantities needed. Superabsorbent polymeric materials act as soil conditioners, assisting in alleviating the negative impacts of drought by retaining moisture and enhancing soil structure. This fosters improved plant growth and resilience in water-scarce environments. Polycationic polymers play a role in plant bioengineering, facilitating genetic transformation processes aimed at enhancing crop productivity and disease resistance. Advanced polymeric systems contribute to the arsenal of precision agriculture tools by enabling precise delivery and targeted application of agricultural inputs. This approach enhances resource efficiency, reduces waste, and minimizes environmental impact while optimizing crop yields. In reviewing recent developments in the design and application of advanced polymeric systems for precision agriculture, several key considerations emerge.

    Keywords: Biodegradable Polymers, Biopolymers, polymeric nanoparticles, Polymers, Soil ecosystem

    Received: 24 Aug 2024; Accepted: 23 Sep 2024.

    Copyright: © 2024 Sethi, Mohanty, Mohapatra, DASH, Sahoo, Padhan, Kusumavathi, Majhi, Panda and Pattanayak. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

    * Correspondence: Debadatta Sethi, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, India

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