Nagy, Péter TamásBarrero Rubiano, Ferney Adriano2024-06-122024-06-122024-05-03https://hdl.handle.net/2437/372521In response to the challenges facing global agriculture, this study explores the potential efficacy of Super Absorbent Polymers (SAPs) specifically Stockosorb and Zeba, on three distinct soil types: Sandy Soil, Meadow Chernozem, and Calcareous Chernozem. Through the application of varying SAP doses, the research aims to evaluate their impact on critical soil parameters including pH, Electroconductivity, Nitrate, and Ammonium content. Moreover, it investigates their role in extending water retention, mitigating crop wilting, and reducing water consumption. It is noted that higher concentrations of SAPs do not necessarily yield superior results; rather, the study underscores the importance of considering the relationship between SAP absorption capacity and the water uptake ability by plants. This understanding is essential for informed decision-making in agricultural practices. Conducted in the greenhouse facilities at the Institute of Water and Environmental Management of the University of Debrecen during March 2024, the findings highlight Zeba treatment at a concentration of 0.5 g/kg of soil as a promising approach under the conditions evaluated for enhancing agricultural sustainability and escalating water scarcity challenges.61ensuper absorbent polymersgrasswater retentionsandychernozemAgricultural SciencesEnvironmental ScienceHozzáférhető a 2022 decemberi felsőoktatási törvénymódosítás értelmében.