Smarter Farming Starts Here: SAP++ for Efficient Water and Nutrient Use

In the face of mounting challenges — inefficient fertilization, water scarcity, rising input costs, and long-term soil degradation — modern agriculture is under increasing pressure to do more with less.

SAP++ offers a comprehensive solution. As an advanced, biodegradable superabsorbent polymer (SAP), SAP++ enhances water retention, improves fertilizer efficiency, and restores soil health — driving both productivity and sustainability.

Key Agricultural Challenges Addressed by SAP++

Low Nutrient Use Efficiency (NUE):

Over 50% of nitrogen fertilizers are lost through volatilization, denitrification, or leaching — resulting in poor ROI and environmental harm.

Irrigation Inefficiency:

In arid and semi-arid regions, up to 50% of irrigation water is lost before it reaches the roots, due to evaporation or seepage.

Soil Degradation:

Over-farming and chemical inputs reduce microbial activity, weaken soil structure, and limit long-term productivity.

Environmental Impact:

N₂O emissions from nitrogen fertilizers are 298 times more potent than CO₂ in terms of global warming potential. Nitrate runoff pollutes groundwater.

The SAP++ Solution: Smarter Inputs, Stronger Output

1. Improved Fertilizer Efficiency

SAP++ enables controlled nitrogen release through SAP-coated urea.

Humic and fulvic acids activate bound phosphorus, improving uptake.

➤ Up to 40% increase in nitrogen efficiency, higher crop responsiveness.

2. Advanced Water Retention

SAP++ absorbs 200–800× its weight in water, forming micro-reservoirs around roots.

Maintains root-zone moisture for 2–3 weeks.

➤ Reduces irrigation frequency by up to 50%, even in dry climates.

3. Soil Conditioning & Microbial Activation

Enhances soil porosity, aeration, and cation exchange capacity (CEC).

Increases populations of nitrogen-fixing and phosphorus-solubilizing bacteria.

➤ Healthier soil microbiome, better root development, long-term fertility.

4. Environmentally Responsible

Fully biodegradable, leaving no microplastics or residue.

Reduces nitrate leaching and N₂O emissions.

➤ Up to 2 tons CO₂e per hectare in annual carbon savings.

Why Choose SAP++?

Application Scenarios

Field Crops

Greenhouses & Horticulture

Tree Plantations

Seedling Transplanting

Soil Conditioning in Arid Regions

Turf & Landscaping Projects

Backed by Science, Proven in the Field

With over 15 years of manufacturing experience, 30+ global certifications, and a footprint in more than 120 countries, SOCO® is a trusted partner in polymer-based agricultural solutions.

Interested in learning more? Contact our technical team for a tailored consultation or request a trial sample today.