Hydrogel Polymer Marketed By Chemtex Speciality Limited Under The Name Alsta Hydrogel Is A Water Retaining Agent With The Capacity Of Holding Up To 400 – 600 Times Water Than Its Own Weight. Hydrogel agriculture Or The Use Of Super Absorbent Polymer For Agriculture Refers To Hydrogel Polymer Application In Soils For The Purpose Of Stably Providing Water To The Plants Irrespective Of Drought And Dry Seasons. The Plants Can Absorb Water From This Nontoxic Water Absorbent Polymer Throughout.