NATIONAL CHILDRENS SCIENCE

CONGRESS

Focal Theme:-
Science, Techonology, And Innovation For A Clean
,Green And Healthy Nation
Sub Theme:-
Ecosystem and Ecosystem services

Topic:
HYDROGEL: A better way to outcome the problem of
irrigation due to scanty rainfall.

Kautilya Education Academy Shajapur ( M.P.)

 NATIONAL CHILDRENS SCIENCE
CONGRESS
Group Leader
Kavyansh Yadav
Group Member
Govind Parmar
Guided Teachers
Mr. Dharmendra singh dodiya

Kautilya Education Academy Shajapur( M.P.)

State :- Madhya Pradesh

Language:-English Category: Senior Place: Urban

Title of the Project: HYDROGEL: A better way to outcome the problem of irrigation due to
scanty rainfall.

Group Leader: Kavyansh Yadav

Group Members:Govind parmar

Name Of School: Kautilya Education Academy Shajapur (M.P.)

State : Madhya Pradesh PIN: 465001

ABSTRACT
As we know that the coming days the water table is going to be depleted & shorter and there will
be less availability of water resources,Which is a big issue .As in our district Shajapur last year
annual rainfall is too low and scanty as compared with previous 5 years. these resulted in
shortage of water resources. Which affected the farmers, as their crop is going to be failure
because of deficiency of irrigation. And their production is also less. And now, they were
worrying about rabi crop .
On going through these problem we decided to work on these topic for these we discussed these
problems with our guide teacher . he introduced us a super absorbent substance ‘Hydrogel’
which can hold five times of water than its weight. He suggested us to use this substance for
irrigation i.e. it can be added in soil to capture water at the time of rain or irrigation . and will
release water only when plants need it . we found that this is the best ever solution for farmers
which they are facing due to scanty rainfall.
The present research paper will discuss about the properties and application of hydrogel. ,also it
will discuss about the use of hydrogel ( sodium polyacrylate ) a super absorbent substance in the
fields and we will discuss about the steps to be taken for creating awareness about hydrogel to
farmers and about its uses. By addition of hydrogel with the soil we can improve the water-
holding capacity of soil especially in the dry areas , also we can improve Root-zone moisture
level for better growth of plants. By this we can also convert barren land into productive land
thus together with water hydrogel can also absorb fertilizer. And many more merits. It’s a bio-
degradable substance and cause no harm to soil. It is a substance which usually used in sanitation
dippers and pads to absorb liquid.
1) Introduction
2) Reason for the selection of the topic
3) Work Plan
4) Objectives
5) Experiments
6) Survey
7) Data analysis
8) characteristics of hydrogel
9) How it works?
10) Applications and Advantages
11) Steps taken to promote our solution
12) Impact on society
9) Follow up action
10) Conclusion
11) Acknowledgement
12) Reference
13) Enclosures
14) Log- book
We are 2 in group

Sketch map of our study area:

 INTRODUCTION
The cultivated and non cultivated land is about 6196 sq km district Shajapur in which 76% is
cultivated and the other remaining are fallow lands . Most of these land is kept uncultivated or
considered as a barren land due to deficiency in soil moisture or water holding capacity of soil .
This deficiency is mainly due to insufficient rainfall and less natural water resources.

 This Project was conceived as a result of a lot of concern and restlessness in the mind after
reading about and watching various news about the farmer committed suicide because of bad
harvest. These is due to scanty rainfall ,which result in the condition of drought.

 Soil moisture limits forage production potential the most in semi-arid regions. Estimated
water use efficiency for irrigated and dry-land crop production system is 50 percent ,and
available soil water has a large impact on management decisions producers make throughout
the year .

The present research paper will discuss about the use of super absorbent substance known as
hydrogel (Sodium polyacrylate) in the fields . by the addition of hydrogel in the soil we can
improve the water holding capacity of soil especially in the dry areas ,also we can improve root-
zone moisture for better growth of plants , we can also convert barren land in the productive
land and many more merits. It’s a revolutionary substance which usually used in sanitationary
pads and dippers to absorb the liquids. It is a biodegradable substance and have no harmful
effects on soil .

REASON BEHIND SELECTING THIS TOPIC.

As this year in our district Shajapur the amount of rainfall is too low compared to last
year. This resulted in the shortage of water resources .which made difficult for farmers to
perform irrigation in the fields .Which directly affected the water holding capacity of soil
and resulted in the deficiency of root zone moisture. Which is not good for crops health.
then we discussed this problem with our guide teacher also we went to Farm science
center to know more about this problem.
Rainfall table:

Year Rainfall (in mm)

2008 554
2009 651
2010 634
2011 1045
2012 1062
2013 1161
2014 568
2015 947
2016 623
2017 483.3
2018 675.9

Temperature
60

50

40

30

20

10

0
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Our aim is to tell the farmers that how they can improve water retaining capacity of soil
and protect their crop for dying from drought.
What are the alternate solution?

 Drip irrigation
 Sprinkler
 Dam/other water bodies
These are few solutions .
*Out of these above three solutions We like to introduce a next generation solution i.e.

HYDROGEL
Using of hydrogel is the best ever solution for this problem.
They can use hydrogel to capture water from soil during rain or irrigation
and will release water in the form of tiny droplets or in the form of moisture
whenever crop needed it. Which will maintain the humidity level of soil for
good nourishment of crop and will help the crop to survive even in less
amount of water and in adverse condition.

Action plan
 Firstly we thought and throughly discussed about the theme and the
sub-theme ‘ecosystem & ecosystem services’.

 We selected the topic of current problem faced by the farmers of our

locality of insufficient irrigation to crop due to scanty rainfall.

 Next we researched on new ultimate method of irrigation (by the

addition of agri-hydrogel in soil)for scanty rainfall.

 According to our project we divided work among both of us.

 We performed few experiments to check its characteristics.

 We visited (Farm science centre) to know more the new alternative method .
 We arranged awareness camp to spread our initiatives with farmers.
Objectives
 To improve the water holding capacity of soil by the addition of hydrogel in the soil.

 To understand the efficiency of hydrogel.

 To understand the ability of hydrogel to maintain root -zone moisture level of soil .

 To understand the average amount of hydrogel to be used per hectare and about its time
duration.

 To Rise awareness among farmers about the use of hydrogel

FOR THIS WE DID 5 EXPERIMENTS

EXPERIMENT-1
Aim:- To determine the water holding capacity of different samples of soil .
Materials required :

 Three samples of soil to be tested i.e. arid soil, claly soil ,silt soil.
 Tap water .
 Three beakers of 250 ml.
 Three spring balance( 0-500gm).
 Three tripod stand.

Procedure
i. Take 250 gm of soil each type in three different beakers and mark them “A”(for arid
soil), “B”(for claly soil) and “C”(for silt soil).
ii. Hang them by attaching a spring balance on the tripod stand.
iii. Pour 100 ml of water in each of the beakers.
iv. Note the readings shown by each of spring balance A,B and C.
v. Now leave them in open ecosystem for five days .
vi. After five days note the final readings. And compare the readings of before and after five
days.
Observation
i. Mass of 100 ml water = 100.0g
(The density of water is 1 g / ml)

ii. The combined mass of beaker , soil and water in sample A(snady soil) before five days is =
= 361.12 gm

The combined mass of beaker , soil and water in sample A after five days is=
= 284.59gm

 Change in mass = 361.12 – 284.59 = 77.53gm = loss of water

 Water holding capacity = 22.47%
iii. Similarly for sample B (claly soil)

Combined mass before = 361.12 gm

Combined mass after = 331.23 gm

 Change in mass = 361.12 – 331.23 = 29.89 gm= loss of water

 Water holding capacity = 70.83%
iv. Similarly for sample C ( silt soil )

Combined mass before = 316.12 gm

Combined mass after = 294.11 gm
 Change in mass = 361.12 – 294.11 = 67.01gm= loss of water
 Water holding capacity = 41.3%
v. Final comparison of water holding capacity between samples
 Sample B > sample C > sample A
70.83% > 41.3% > 23.5%
80.00%

70.00%

60.00%

50.00% water holding capacity of arid

soil
40.00% water holding capacity of black
soil
30.00% water holding capacity of silt
soil
20.00%

10.00%

0.00%
Sample-A Sample-B Sample-C

Conclusion :
1. Clay soil have highest water holding capacity.
2. Silt or loomy soil have high water holding capacity but less than that of
claly or black soil.
3. Sandy soil or arid soil have lowest water holding capacity .

EXPERIMENT-2
Aim:- To compare the water holding capacity of soil without hydrogel and after adding
hydrogel.

Materials required :

 Three different types of soil to be tested( sandy, claly, silt or loomy).

 Agricultural or bio-degradable hydrogel (sodium polyacrylate)-150gm
 Three beakers of 250ml.
 Three tripod stand.
 300 ml of tap water.
Procedure :

i. Take 250 gm of soil each type in three different beakers and mark them “A”(for arid
soil), “B”(for claly soil) and “C”(for silt soil)
ii. Divide the amount of hydrogel in three equal parts which weigh 50gm each, put it in
beaker 50gm in each and finally mix it thoroughly in the beakers.
iii. Now hang beakers by attaching spring balance in three different tripod stands .
iv. Note the readings of spring balance.
v. Now , pour 100 ml of water in each of the beakers.
vi. Then, Leave it for five days
vii. Finally note the final readings of the spring balance.
viii. Compare the results with experiment-1.
Observations :
i. Mass of 100ml of water is = 100gm

(as the density of water is 1kg/lit)

Reading-I

i. Combined mass of beaker , sample , & hydrogel (before addition of water)

= 315.5gm for each sample
ii. Combined mass of beaker , sample ,& hydrogel( after addition of water )
= 415.5gm for each sapmle

Reading-II

i. Combined mass of sample-A = 385.2gm

Loss of water = 415.5 – 390.2 = 25.3gm
Water holding capacity = 74.7%
ii. Combined mass of sample-B = 410.23gm
Loss of water = 415.5 – 410.23 = 5.27gm
Water holding capacity = 94.73%
iii. Combined mass of sample C = 401.26gm
Loss of water =415.5 - 401.26 = 14.24gm
Water holding capacity = 85.75%
Comparison on the basis of water holding capacity
in exp-I & II

100.00%
80.00%
60.00%
40.00%
Soil with hydrogel Normal soil
20.00%
Normal soil Soil with hydrogel
0.00%
 Comparison of results with experiment-I & II (loss of water)

80

70

60

50
water loss in normal
soil(in gm)
40
water loss in soil with
30 hydrogel(in gm)

20

10

0
sample-A(sandy sample-B(Black sample-C(Silt
soil) soil) soil)

Conclusion :

“As per the comparison - the water holding of soil with hydrogel is
greater as compared with normal soil.”
 EXPERIMENT-3
Aim:- To determine the stability and efficiency of hydrogel by testing under the sandy soil by
growing a plant.

Materials required:
 Two pots and labeled ‘A’ and ‘B’
 Two same type of seeds .
 Sandy soil.
 20gm of hydrogel

Procedure :
i. Fill both of the pots with sandy soil.
ii. Mix 20gm of hydrogel in pot-B.
iii. Plant a seed in both Pot- A and Pot-B.
iv. Pour 2 cups of water in both the pots each day till plant grow.
v. Then stop to give water to both the pots to stimulate the condition of drought.
vi. And note the observations after that each day.

Observation :
i. After 5 th day of experiment plant started to grow in both the pots and 7 th day we
stooped to give water to both the plants.
ii. Following changes were observed each day after 7 th day from planting.

DAY Observations in POT- Observations in POT-

A B
1st day No change No change
2nd day No change No change
3rd day Starts weakening healthy
4th day Starts decaying of Still healthy
upper leaves
5th day Starts dying healthy
6th day critical Healthy
7th day died Starts weakening
8th day- 15th day died Taken 7 more days to
die
 6

3
Pot-A survival days without
hydrogel in soil
pot-B survival days with
2 hydrogel in the soil

day13
day-1
day-2
day-3
day-4
day-5
day-6
day-7
day-8
day-9
day-10
day-11
day-12

day-14
day-15
Conclusion :
Plant of pot with hydrogel survived double that of the plant of pot without hydrogel highest this
shows the efficiency and stablity of hydrogel in adverse condition to support plant.

EXPERIMENT-4
Aim:- To determine performance and effectiveness of hydrogel in the soil under high
temperature.

Materials required :
 Dry soil about - 500gm
 Beakers 250ml.- 2 quant.
 Hydrogel - 20gm
 A electric heater.

Procedure :

i. Take beakers and fill them with 250gm of soil in each and label them A and B.
ii. Now add 20 gm of hydrogel in beaker A
iii. Now add 100ml of water in both beakers.
iv. Now measure their weight and note the readings .
v. Now switch on the heater and place both beakers under 60°C and leave it for 24
hours.
vi. After that note the readings and compare the results.

Observation :
i. Mass of 100ml water = 100gm

Reading-I

ii. Combined mass of beaker – A = 370 gm

iii. Combined mass of beaker – B = 350gm

Reading-II

i. Combined mass of beaker – A = 342.33gm

Loss of water = 370 - 342.33 = 27.67 gm
Water holded = 100-27.67 = 72.33 gm

ii. Combined mass of beaker – B = 278.6gm

Loss of water = 350 – 278.6 = 71.4gm
Water holded = 100 – 71.4 = 28.6gm

loss of water

80.00%
70.00%
60.00%
50.00% Sample A
40.00% Sample B
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
Sample A Sample B
Results :
The soil in beaker – ‘A’ performed best and i.e. soil with hydrogel holds more water even at high
temperature.
The soil in beaker – ‘B’ performed poor and was less effective and holds very less water at high
temperature.

EXPERIMENT-5

Aim: To check the difference production .

Procedure :
1. We cleared and prepared the land for our experiment of each 1m2 .
2. We labeled them -

NORMAL SOIL

SOIL WITH HYDROGEL

3. We sowed the seeds of spinach in both the fields but in one field while sowing of seed
we added 10 gm hydrogel. And plotted that land “ with hydrogel”
4. Then we started Partial watering to both fields
5. After 20 days we done our observation.
Observation
i. Production in field with hydrogel is comparatively more than that normal.
ii. The quality and quantity of production in field with hydrogel is more than that of
without hydrogel.
iii. The observation can be seen below :

NORMAL SOIL ( WITHOUT HYDROGEL)

WITH HYDROGEL
Conclusion :
HYDROGEL based irrigation is the best method to overcome wih the problem of less
production in scanty rainfall.

Hydrogel increases the production even in less availability of water resources for irrigation.

SURVEY
During our project ,we went to Agriculture offices of Shajapur area.

Discussing with farmers: we decided to discuss with some farmers.

1. How many farmers are aware about the hydrogel

2. How many farmers are practicing the use of hydrogel.
3. Some common methods of irrigation they practice.
4. Problem faced by them in irrigation due to scanty rainfall.

ANALYSIS
When we surveyed on the Awareness of farmers toward the hydrogel .Out of 38 farmers only 2%
people know about the hydrogel and 87% people don’t know about it. And 11% have no opinion
In our survey we also asked farmers about the practicing of hydrogel to improve irrigation.
Out of them only 1% farmers are using hydrogel only in horticulture and 89% don’t know about it &
10% farmers are not using it even they know about it.
1. The pie chart show the awareness of hydrogel among farmers .

2%
11%

don't know

Know

No Opinion
87%

2. The below pie chart will show the use of hydrogel by farmers in fields .
Use of hydrogel by farmers
1%

10%

practised
Don't know
not practised

89%
 ( Hydrogel )
 Bio-degradable Hydrogel are made from polymere based products. These
hydrogels are more biodegradable and therefore they causes no physical and
chemical harm to soil.
Hydrogel is a superabsorbent polymer. Which is referred as water retention
granules, because they swell to many times their original size, when they come in
contact with water. Two broad classes of hydrogels are soluble and insoluble.
o The soluble variety is used to reduce irrigation erosion in fields.
o The insoluble variety is used in gardens, nurseries and landscapes to reduce
frequency of watering.
Hydrogel are polymers that are physically or chemically cross linked and can
absorb large amount of water while retaining their shape. They also do not
dissolve in water and the large swelling due to water does not affect the
mechanical properties of the hydrogel . Hydrogel can be used four to five times without affecting
its quality.

 Hydrogel can hold amount of water that is many times its own weight .This
characteristics helps it to store water which can include nutrients. This water is then
released slowly negating the evaporation process which maintains root zone
humidity of the soil. This is especially helpful and useful in arid lands.
 How it works..?
o Hydrogels are the cross linked monomears.
o When they come in contact with water they swell 250 times than their original size.and
convert themselves in gel.

o They locks the water . then plant will squeeze water form hydrogel whenever plant needs
by the help of roots.

o It has ability to sustain at high temperatures ( 60°C-70°C ).

o Once hydrogel is used with soil then it will give its result upto three times. And then it
will start to degredate in the soil without causing any harm.

o For better result hydrogel should be used with rabi crops.

 Difference in production of crops with hydrogel and without hydrogel.

 The first view of these difference can be seen in our II and III experiments
 The difference is shown in below by the trials of IARI at delhi

 Above picture shows the increase of production of crops with use

hydrogel.
Dry land agriculture using super absorbent hydrogel.

Hydrogel can be used for dry land farming.

 It can be used for dry land crops because it holds 300times more water than a regular
soil.
  Remains stable for long period of time under high temperature (50°C to 65°C).
 Huge potential for use in agriculture ,horticulture , floriculture and nursery rising

How to use hydrogel , about quantity to be used and from where to

get it..?
To answer this question we have visited “FARM SCIENCE CENTER” and had met with
the officer Dr. G.R. Ambavatiya for these following quiries .

o Awareness in farmers about the use of hydrogel

o The amount of hydrogel is to be used per heactare. And its affordability.
o For best result which season of crop is to be planted with hydrogel.
o From where to get it ?

Result of queries
 In one acre 2 to 2.5 kg of hydrogel is to be used and will be cost about 900 to
1000 rupees approximately.
 For best result the hydrogel should be used for rabi crops and To save farmers
effort it can be mixed with seed while sowing .
 A farmer can get hydrogel from farm science center or from Agriculture science
center.
  They can get hydrogel from retailers.
 Awareness camp are going on for farmers to aware them about the hydrogel

Steps taken to promote hydrogel

Awareness Camp
 To create awareness among farmers about the usage of hydrogel.
 We organized an awareness camp in our school during Parents meeting .As In our school
most of the student’s father are farmers.
 we introduced the usage of hydrogel in irrigation method for good yield even in scanty
rainfall.
  We explained them about the usage of hydrogel ,its Amount to be used , about its
affordability.etc.
 We have shown our experiments to them

Out of them 11 farmers were agreed to practice these method and were so impressed with the
results that they have contact with us to take more information about its retailers.

We aware the students of our school as the

occupation of most of student’s father is
agriculture “ To add hydrogel in their field”
 Impact on society
As when we tell farmers about our solution for the problem some of them agreed that they will
follow the use of hydrogel method irrigation .and will influence other people or farmers to follow
same.

That will help them in so many ways

 Increase in production even in period of scanty rainfall.

 Increase in water holding capacity of land.
 Decrease the chances of drought condition and crop failure.
 Healthy crop even in less irrigation.
 Indirectly it save water.

Farmers are now going to aware about the use of hydrogel in agriculture. Because it’s a
ultimate super absorbent substances which can hold a great amount of water for a good period of
time. It will help them even in adverse condition of dry and scanty rainfall. the area we surveyed
mostly suffer with the drought condition which result in crop failure or shortage in forage
production. Hydrogel is the best ever solution for these area, so that they can get good yield even
in annual scanty rainfall.

FOLLOW UP ACTION
After visiting different offices and by seeing the results of hydrogel the study team decide to aware
farmers about the use hydrogel.

We will do the following things:

1. The study team continue discussing with farmers to aware them about the usage of hydrogel to
improve irrigation for healthy crops even in scanty rainfall and about its advantages.
2.We will create a cards in hindi language so farmers can easily understand about the correct method
to use hydrogel , its time period , other many things related to our initiatives and distribute them to
farmers
 3.Whenever we get a chance to discuss with farmers we will give them other information about the
usage of hydrogel in horticulture,floriculture.etc. other fields
4. Encourage farmers have to use hydrogel as best alternative to overcome with the problem of
irrigation.

After performing the experiments we concluded that usage of hydrogel

in irrigation is best alternative method of irrigation among all previous
methods i.e. sprinkler , Drip irrigation .etc.
 “As per the comparison - the water holding of soil with hydrogel is
greater as compared with normal soil.”
 “ hydrogel save plant from dying even in the condition of drought”
 “ Hydrogel increases production rate of crops thus it absorbs fertilizer too.
And prevent the fertilizer from running off the soil.”
 “ it maintain root zone moisture level of soil”

Ultimately,
“It save water while irrigation and decrease the irrigation
period by absorbing water”
References :
1. Activity Guide NCSC
2. WWW.CGWB.GOV.IN -GROUND WATER YEAR BOOK
INDIA 2010 -CENTRAL GROUND WATER BOARD- GOVT
OF INDIA

3. HYDROGEL A BOON FOR INCREASING AGRICULTURAL

PRODUCTIVITY BY V.P SINGH AND D.S PANDEY
4. NCERT CLASS 12th
5. NCERT CLASS 11th
6. A TEXT BOOK OF SOIL SCIENCES BY S.K MUKHARJEE
7. www.IRAI.co.in
8. DAINIK BHASKAR
9. TIMES OF INDIA – E- ARTICLE 28 FEB 2017
 First of all, our study team is extremely thankful to almighty for providing the
opportunity to work on such a good project and for being the hidden force always
working towards the betterment of study.

The study team would like to thank Mr. Brajesh Yadav (Director) and Mr.
Thomas John (Principal) who had given as permission as well his heartly support.
Mr. Narendra Singh Dodiya Sir and Mr. Dharmendra Dodiya Sir (our Guide
teachers ) for their valuable support. We are also thankful of Mr. O.P. Patidar Sir
who acknowledged us about NCSC. We are also thankful to Dr. A.K.Mishra and
Dr. G.R. Ambavatiya sir And also Farm Science Centre for giving their valuable
time and information to us.

The study team is thankful of all the farmers who had supported us heartly and we
are also thankful to all the peoples to whom we were visited not only for giving us
the right informations but also for their tremendous support. We are also thankful
of our friends who had also supported us as well giving us different-different ideas
and ways of completing our tasks and helped us whenever we are in some trouble
and also to Ma. Aryan Yadav who iniated this project of hydrogel.

Finally, our survey team express our gratitude to the parents of all the
team members and all those to whom we met, for their constants supports, great
patience and immense love throughout our study
 LOGBOOK

Catalysed Supported by State Co-coordinator

Science Centre (Gwl.) M.P.
NCSTC
1A, DK-II, Danish Kunj
Dept. of Science and
Technology, Kolar Road, Bhopal

New Delhi

M.P. State – National Children’s Science Congress

A NCSTC – Network Project

Log-Book
Name of group leader - Shubham Patidar

Class - 10th

Age group - 14-17 Years

Name of School - Kautilya Academy Shajapur

District - Shajapur

Title of Project - HYDROGEL: A better way to outcome the

problem of irrigation due to scanty rainfall.
Record of Process
S. Major tasks Plan Data Completion Data Achievements
No.
 1. 1Conceiving the idea 10/07/18 16/07/18 21/07/18
.

2. 2Review the literature 22/07/18 24/07/18 25/08/18

.

3. 3Collection of Raw material 30/07/18 05/08/18 07/08/18

.

4. 4Planning, Design/layout of the 09/08/18 1/09/18 3/09/18

.experiments

5. 6Starting survey 05/09/18 11/09/18 13/09/18

.

6. 7Testing the model - - -

.

7. 8Data collection 14/09/18 16/09/18 19/09/18

.

8. 1Analysis 19/09/18 22/09/18 25/09/18

0
.

9. 1Report writing 16/09/18 24/09/18 27/9/18

1
.

10. 1Presentation skill development 27/09/18 01/10/18

2 04/10/18
.

Record of difficulties and problems faced during the project work

S.No. Date Problem and its nature Name of the person who solved

1. 28/08/18 To know about water holding Mr. Dharmendra Dodiya

capacity

2 13/09/18 Problems in discussing with Mr.Rajesh Kumar (Farmer)

farmers .
 Record of help, motivation and guidance (other than supervisor)

S.No Date Name and address of Remark

. persons

1. 27/07/18 Mr. Narendra Singh Gave idea about the survey

Dodiya

2 10/07/18 Mr. O.P. Patidar Gave information about NCSC

Record of library consultation

S.No Date and Books/Magazines/ Reference details Brief notes

. hours other materials (year of publication,
author, publisher, p.
no. etc.)

1. 25/07/18 NCSC Activity Guide Published by- NCSTC Guideline for making
Network project

2 04/08/18 NCERT (11th Biology- Plant Biology- Water

Physiology requirement
Biology and 11th
Chemistry) Chemistry- Chemistry-Hydrocarbon
hydrocarbon

3 25/07/18 Principles of Author- G.S.shankara Use of hydrogel for

Agronomy Reddy irrigation to increase of
fertilizer action and to
increase water holding
capacity

Record of Net-surfing

S.No. Date Name of site visited Brief accounts

 1. 06/08/18 www.IRAI.gov.in To know about Hydrogel’s efficiency and
its capability

2. 0708/18 https://en.wikipedia.org/wi To know more about hydrogel and its

ki/Gel chemical property

Record of the visits in connection with project work

S.No Date Name and address of Remarks

. places/ institutions visited

1. 15/08/18 Dr. A.K. MISHRA( Farm To know about research which are going
Science Centre Shajapur) on with agri hydrogel

2. 15/08/18 Dr G.R.Ambavitya Give information about hydrogel

experiment and abot its quantity to be
used per hectare and price