Superabsorbent hydrogel (SAH) as a soil amendment for drought management: A review

Drought is one of the worst natural disasters that affect the economic, social, and environmental status of any country. The long-term drought affects the soil ecosystem and can initiate desertification and deterioration of soil health. This leads to severe water distress, which is further aggravated by improper water management, poor irrigation practice, degradation of soil quality, and low water holding capacity of soil. Effective land...