• It is a starch based water absorbent. • Absorbs 400 times more water than its weight • Holds water and nutrients around the roots. • Provides water and nutrients at the right time to the plant • If there is more or less water in the soil, it retains the vapor in the soil. • Maintains water condition in roots area. • Reduces water stress in plants. • Increases yield as it helps in crop growth. • Helps during the development of crops, hence the increase in production. • It decomposes easily in soil, and is safe for microorganisms present in soil.