International Journal of Bioresource Science
  • Year: 2019
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 2

Geotextile and its importance in agriculture: A review study

Department of Soil Science and Agricultural Chemistry, M. S. Swaminathan School of Agriculture, Centurion University of Technology and Management, Paralakhemundi, 761211, India

*Corresponding author: rahul.adhikary@cutm.ac.in

Online published on 27 August, 2020.

Abstract

Geotextiles are lightly fabric made from jute, coco coir or any natural plant fibers. Geotextiles a natural product are eco-friendly and biodegradable in nature and act as useful ameliorative to eliminate the soil related constrains of crop production. The results of biodetorioration of cellulose fiber are a reduction of the polymerization degree and thus a textile strength loss. It also helps to protect the most vital natural resources of soil and water from various degradation processes soil conditioner are equally effective in erosion control, stabilization of soil slopes and increasing water retention capacity also improve crop productivity. It contains natural substances for plant growth and helps to serve and release of essential plant nutrients through lignin decomposition.

Keywords

Geotextile, Soil properties